898 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01491-0016Map
Owner of record: Cooper, Edith
898 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cooper, Edith. HPD has recorded 249 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 249
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 249
- 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 - 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 - 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 29, 2024
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.
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
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 24, 2017
Open — Info 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 9, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on. located at public parts bldg
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame window in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 10, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 10, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash of window in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 10, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 10, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the dumbwaiter door in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east & west walls in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window upper & lower sashes in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 8, 2002 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilings thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 8, 2002 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs and all stys at public hall
Sep 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 3, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (hough david ) in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 3, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window frame upper & lower sashes at window in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 3, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, east & west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 3, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 3, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ( james flowers ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall
Jan 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling and east wall at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 16, 2002 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
B or 9 used without a permit.
Apr 13, 1998 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,110 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1491 / 16
- Assessed value
- $756,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #369939, last renewed Sep 19, 2005.
Questions about 898 Hancock Street
Who owns 898 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper, Edith.
Does 898 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 249 housing violations at this property.
Is 898 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 898 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 898 Hancock Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.