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900 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01491-0017Map

Owner of record: Sebrooks LLC

900 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 Sebrooks LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 17, 2016. 27 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 17, 2016

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 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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 · 28

  • 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 minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light , 1st story

    Apr 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 5, 2005

    Open — 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door south entrance 3 sty east apt 3f er2 , section '' ''

    Aug 16, 1996 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 3 sty north apt 3l thru out located at apt 3l

    Mar 9, 1993 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas rnage kitchen 3 sty rear room 3lr

    Mar 9, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling private hall 3 sty rear room 3lr

    Mar 9, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty rear room 3lr williams

    Mar 9, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket door refrigerator kitchen 3 sty rear room 3lr

    Mar 9, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty rear room 3lr

    Mar 9, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar front and rear.

    Aug 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 2 sty apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Dec 14, 1989 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt.

    Jul 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty west apt.

    Jul 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection r95.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — 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 50 watts night inspection r94.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing on & off switch gas range 3 sty apt 3r kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 17, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Dec 17, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar southeast.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living purposes cellar thru out.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar center west & south room 9.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system door padlocked 1 sty pub hall to cellar.

    May 11, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    May 11, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 partitions erected creating rooms cellar throughout.

    Jun 25, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jun 25, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: at basement level full partition walls erected creating 6 sro's sharing common kitchen w/gas stove and sharing common 3 piece bathroom. each with own locking device. full plumbing and electrical services noted remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions

    Sep 4, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the approved # of families. dept records indicate c-2 apartment-residence arranged in basement w/ 6 individual units sharing kitchen facilities w/ gas

    Jun 24, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept.records bldg dept r ecord indicate tha residence is a legal 6 fam. residence now converted to 6/fam.&6 sro's illegal occupancy noted:in bsmt erected full height

    Sep 4, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldgs dept. records indicates residence is legally approved for 6/fam. residence now altered for occupancy by 6/fam&

    Sep 4, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at basement level full partition walls erected creating 6 sros sharing common kitchen w/gas stove and sharing commom 3 pc bathrm each with own locking device full plumbing and

    Sep 4, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 30, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 30, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    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 (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 / 17
Assessed value
$756,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348488, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 900 Hancock Street

Who owns 900 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sebrooks LLC.

Does 900 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 900 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 900 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 900 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.