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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 140
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
May 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.