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489 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01654-0051Map

Owner of record: Sena Mc Millan

489 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sena Mc Millan. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 60

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door entrance to bldg.

    Apr 6, 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.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry material front exterior wall basement sty.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood cornice roof front.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout 3rd sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling all rooms 3rd sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective windows so as to open & close properly front & rear rooms 3rd sty ap.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt thru out.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty rear.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof at north.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall to roof.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlock & hasp at entrance door to 3 sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlock & hasp on entrance door north & south 2 sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster basement to 1 sty public hall stairs.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat basement apt & cellar.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the bulb missing fixtures present rear yard.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded spalling brownstone facade at front wall of bldg.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement block west wall boiler room cellar rear.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry material pilaster & window sills front exterior wall 1 sty.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry wall cellar stairs enclosure cellar center.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & soffits of stairs public hall all stys.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement & 1 sty public hall.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters of stairs basement to 1 sty public hall.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry tread & riser front stoop at front entrance door to 1 sty vestibule.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window frame at front room east 3rd sty apt.

    May 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3e kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 3e

    Feb 6, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the wastepipe under sink 3 sty apt 3 kitchen er1. located at apt 3

    Feb 6, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling cellar near boiler room.

    Feb 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed at front exposure 1 for protection

    Sep 29, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances: note at exposure #1 at 2nd floor window fractured and open masonary around lintel. masonry around window dislodged and spalling (a sidewalk shed has been ere

    Oct 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit: note a sidewalk shed has been erected with no permits on file shed is approx. 16 feet wide,12 feet high. rem: obtain all required permits

    Oct 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on the front facade exposure #1 @ the 2nd floor, fractured open and dislodged masonry collars around windows spalling with masonry falling into fr

    Sep 22, 2017

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,096 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1654 / 51
Assessed value
$119,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319885, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 489 Hancock Street

Who owns 489 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sena Mc Millan.

Does 489 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 489 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 489 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 489 Hancock Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.