868 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01490-0039Map
Owner of record: Welch, Wilson
868 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Welch, Wilson. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 64
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door closer at the building 's entrance door , 1st story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock chain install at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with lockable device install at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets at walls and light fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18477017 issued 02-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet doors at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - 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 10, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
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 - 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
Feb 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Feb 12, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, east wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd door from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 14, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 3, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,970 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 39
- Assessed value
- $117,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354265, last renewed Nov 12, 2024.
Questions about 868 Hancock Street
Who owns 868 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Welch, Wilson.
Does 868 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 868 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 868 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 868 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.