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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

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 · 20

  • 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.

    Dec 4, 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 28, 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 17, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing -- bulb in electrical light fixture at entrance to building

    May 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor at cellar

    Nov 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire over ceiling at cellar

    Nov 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at cellar

    Nov 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.