856 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01490-0033Map
Owner of record: 856 Hancock Street Development LLC
856 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 856 Hancock Street Development LLC. HPD has recorded 267 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 267
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 208
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 · 267
- 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Jul 9, 2025
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
Jul 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide reseal for all opening at entire building
Dec 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Sep 5, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up at all openings through out entire building
Jul 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt cellar
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceilings through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceilings through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ... in the entire apartment located at apt cellar
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of unsafe illegal tapping of electric meter in the entire apartment located at apt cellar
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Jul 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 'evidence of rat droppings at front' yard
Jul 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flex hoses installed at meter access points, unmetered usage at (2) seperate gas meters points at front at cellar
Oct 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electric wire taps at all (5) meters, jump wires installed for unmetered usage, front at cellar
Oct 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
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- 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 · 8
- Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order-note:atthe time of inspection observed construction vehicle out front of building,approached building and became aware of sounds of drilling coming
May 28, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Performed unlicensed electrical work atoi observed from adj property on rooftop electrical work taking place in one of enclosed structures on rooftop approc15' of bxcable was being installed.comply w/eccode.mak
Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit atoi observed from adj property on rooftop enclosed masonry structures approx9'h.these structures have opening for windows&new residential doors installed&2x4 meal stud framing.spotted tools for
Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct ecb #34757544y for illegal work at cellar level, full height partitions, and installation of water & waste lines. no records of correction with d.o.b. rem:
Aug 7, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed at cellar level installation of full height non-load bearing partitions, installation of water waste & supply lines to service toilet, bathroom sink & shower
Feb 2, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. at time of inspection observed at cellar level residence illegally converted from a legal 4 family to 5 famil
Feb 2, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rms ktcn and btrm fixtures present rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
Jan 23, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: erected interior partition creating a 3pc bathroom, a full kitchen with storne, stop all work. remedy: obtain permit.
Apr 16, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,740 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,733 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 33
- Assessed value
- $698,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343945, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 856 Hancock Street
Who owns 856 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 856 Hancock Street Development LLC.
Does 856 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 267 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 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 856 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 856 Hancock Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.