890 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01491-0011Map
Owner of record: Manuel William C
890 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Manuel William C. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 7, 2025. 3 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 68
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft at east and south wall in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
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 - 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 14, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at apt.entrance door in the foyer located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electricial wall outlets in the 1st room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electricial walloutlets in the 2nd room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance to the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at entrance door located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 3rd story balcony north at building front
Sep 1, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 25, 2012
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - General
Window guards
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2012 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2012 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - General
Doors
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
May 20, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - General
Windows
May 20, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 16, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - General
Doors
May 15, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - General
Doors
May 15, 2011 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - General
Locks
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt NONE
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 5,610 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1491 / 11
- Assessed value
- $255,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326413, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 890 Hancock Street
Who owns 890 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manuel William C.
Does 890 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 890 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 890 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 890 Hancock Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.