479 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01654-0058Map
Owner of record: 479 Hancock LLC
479 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 479 Hancock LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 20
- 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 4, 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 28, 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.
Nov 17, 2022
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 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing -- bulb in electrical light fixture at entrance to building
May 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective - concrete tread and riser 3 rd from bottom at stair street entrance to building
May 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at walls and ceilings all stories at public hall
Nov 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor at cellar
Nov 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire over ceiling at cellar
Nov 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at cellar
Nov 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Apr 5, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Mar 24, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 27linear feet of sidewalk shed to cover the entire width of the front yard and the entrance of each adjoining lot (479 a hancock street),extend approximately 20feet in depth to cover the yard /stoop and public sidewalk to safeguard the public and property at exposure#1
Oct 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Unlawfully continue to work while on notice of active stop work order (s) issued on 06/27/2005 & 10/01/2020 with violation(s) 34480571k & 3902965h respectively for work on 3rd floor / public stairs only , atoi
Jul 27, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39029695h issued on 10/01/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/out a permit.remedy
Jun 11, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39029695h issued on 10/01/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Feb 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39029696j issued 10/1/20 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for failure to maintain bldg in code-compli
Dec 31, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed no lights. at the time of inspection of sidewalk shed erected in place,observed sidewalk shed had no lights or lights fixturesor no conduit or lights bulbs,this situation creates hazard condition
Oct 10, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in both house side and service side of gas piping unions, bushings and future gas connections installed which are prohibited and not code complaint and also a dangerous situation since it is installe
Oct 5, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in cellar area os and y valve in the off position and no water running through the sprinkler system, i also observed painted sprinkler heads on 1st floor which are both prohibited and not code compla
Oct 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. work noted: at time of inspection ceilings and fire rating removed, along electrical work., obtain permit
Oct 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at 3rd floor the stone from around the 3rd floor windown became dislodged and fell to ground level injuring 3 people. the interior stairs are also in sta
Oct 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34874105p.rem:correc
Jan 5, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy for dob records.noted:2nd fl of 3stories & bsmnt bldg is divided in 2 class "all apt & occupied @ time of inspection".discontinue illegal use or aroun
Oct 15, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: renovation work in progress in building as follows: having removed fire stopping from walls and ceiling throughout 1st to 3rd floor at public stairs encloser walls. (2) new
Jun 27, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:removed coverings from walls & ceilings exposing old wood framing, & sheathing. work location thru-out public hallways up to 3rd flr.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal c
Apr 14, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt PVT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt PVT
Close - General
Doors
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,096 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1654 / 58
- Assessed value
- $145,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820554, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 479 Hancock Street
Who owns 479 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 479 Hancock LLC.
Does 479 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 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 479 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 Hancock Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.