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872 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01490-0041Map

Owner of record: 90 Howard Avenue LLC

872 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 90 Howard Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2025. 8 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
265

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 24, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 86% of the building's 7 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 sheetrock wall erected from floor to subdividing room in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basememt at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at ceiling, and 2 square feet at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at ceiling, and 2 square feet at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16689843 issued 21-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vertical metal bar at west window, 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Feb 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device at building front entrance door 1st story

    Feb 3, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage a mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building front entrance door 1st story

    Feb 3, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 4th story in the public hall stairs

    Feb 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors west door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2020

    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

    Mar 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, north, south and west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north, south and west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd cement treads from bottom up entrance to building at stoop

    Aug 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sash vinyl windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 security door installed at bottom of stair leading to bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook with eye capable of being padlocked at security door installed at bottom of stair leading to bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothing donation bins obstructing egress at gate in fence, front of building, yard

    Feb 24, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags and debris at cellar

    Dec 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eyelet installed on door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wiring at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slide bolt at door at bulkead. , 4th story

    Nov 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 2RONTH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 2R

    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 (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
6,720 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1490 / 41
Assessed value
$764,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367524, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 872 Hancock Street

Who owns 872 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 90 Howard Avenue LLC.

Does 872 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 872 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 872 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 872 Hancock Street?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.