870 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01490-0040Map
Owner of record: Ls 8seventy LLC
870 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ls 8seventy LLC. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 87
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 87
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Sep 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 1
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
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures the electric ceiling lights,all stories at public hall
Aug 18, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
Aug 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail-boxes at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box in the lobby located at public parts 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical wall outlet east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose unhinged door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose unhinged door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 29, 2003 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Sep 7, 2003 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing room door in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story
Sep 7, 2003 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apt entrance door lock located at apt 1a, 1st story
Sep 7, 2003 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames thru out 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at stair 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Feb 5, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob lock at entrance door to bathroom 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at foyer 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at southwest room 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to bathroom 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathrub bathroom 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make operable upper & lower sashes thru out 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceilings thru out 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls thru out 2 sty south apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Feb 5, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling southwest room 2 sty south apt 2r , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame windows thru out 2 sty south apt 2r , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 2 sty south apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes 2 sty south apt 2r thru out. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical fuse box cover 2 sty south apt 2r west room. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light switch 2 sty south apt 2r kitchen. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling 2 sty south apt 2r thru out. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling light fixture 2 sty south apt 2r center room & kitchen. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty south apt 2r thru out. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Jul 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 brown. , section '' ''
May 30, 1989 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 1 to 2 sty public hall.
May 19, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall & vestibule.
May 19, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration plaster board partition erected decreasing public hall not permitting access to cellar.
May 19, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r williams. , section '' ''
Dec 16, 1988 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall night inspection.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 6, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jan 19, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.floor numbering signs missing and/or defective per bc 1019.1.7;27-392 bc 1022.8 noted:at every building/floors/staircases/doors missing/none of numbering si
May 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - General
Doors
Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - General
Windows
Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,970 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 40
- Assessed value
- $441,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314871, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.
Questions about 870 Hancock Street
Who owns 870 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ls 8seventy LLC.
Does 870 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.
Is 870 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 870 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 870 Hancock Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.