823 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01487-0069Map
Owner of record: 823 Hancock Realty
823 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 823 Hancock Realty. HPD has recorded 181 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 181
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 478
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 181
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead
Oct 31, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead
Oct 31, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Oct 31, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom rail at lower sash window 2nd from east at south, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tile surface and grouted joints of visible (mold) at west ,north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base inside the sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at base of north wall (skirting tile) in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pad lockable egress window located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system : missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor : missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 2nd story balcony front of the building
Sep 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection shut off valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2023 · Apt APT1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2023 · Apt APT1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 5,315 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,525 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1487 / 69
- Assessed value
- $426,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353688, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 823 Hancock Street
Who owns 823 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 823 Hancock Realty.
Does 823 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 181 housing violations at this property.
Is 823 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 823 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 823 Hancock Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.