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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

Concern
1 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 · 249

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 29, 2024

    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.

    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

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 24, 2017

    Open — Info 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs and all stys at public hall

    Sep 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall

    Jan 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (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.