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836 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01490-0022Map

Owner of record: Brotherson, Ngosi

836 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brotherson, Ngosi. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2025. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
140
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 6, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 140

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16306644 issued 13-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16016438 issued 03-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    May 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures the gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building entrance to intercom system at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing notice at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Vp

    Oct 11, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Vp

    Jul 12, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work and obtain a permit.

    Apr 13, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,250 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1490 / 22
Assessed value
$82,020
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 836 Hancock Street

Who owns 836 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brotherson, Ngosi.

Does 836 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.

Is 836 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 836 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 836 Hancock Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.