956 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01492-0010Map

956 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kings Realty & Prope. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 13 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 25
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 20, 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

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 · 25

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
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 29, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 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 31, 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.
Mar 9, 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.
Mar 9, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story
May 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story
May 18, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
May 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
May 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2019
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 26, 2018
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.
Dec 8, 2017
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.
Oct 20, 2015
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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling . in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
Borough commisioner has issued a 10-day letter of intent to revoke appl # 302027143 on 04/02/08 remedy:stop all work immediately make site safe
Apr 7, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 3L
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 (C1)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 3
Residential units: 12
Building area: 11,655 ft²
Lot area: 3,885 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1492 / 10
Assessed value: $608,850
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #382725, last renewed Jan 23, 2026.

Questions about 956 Hancock Street

Who owns 956 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kings Realty & Prope.

Does 956 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 956 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 956 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 956 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.