887 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01488-0157Map
Owner of record: Smith, Caroline
887 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1992 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Caroline. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb 1st room northwest and in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building
Apr 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Windows
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Locks
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Windows
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1992
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,856 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1488 / 157
- Assessed value
- $55,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824599, last renewed Sep 23, 2024.
Questions about 887 Hancock Street
Who owns 887 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Caroline.
Does 887 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 887 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 887 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1992 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 887 Hancock Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.