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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 9, 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 · 267

  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Jul 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide reseal for all opening at entire building

    Dec 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide seal up at all openings through out entire building

    Jul 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 'evidence of rat droppings at front' yard

    Jul 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.