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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 64

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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
  • 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

    Feb 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Feb 12, 2023

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.