475 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01654-0059Map
Owner of record: Ac 475 Hancock LLC
475 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ac 475 Hancock LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 115
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 83
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash, 2nd window at south from east in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeded the maximum temperature of 13o degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 4th story
Jan 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective emergency exit door at west wall hinge (apt 5) in the public hall located at public parts, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at north wall that leads to north yard hinge basement in the public hall located at public parts
Dec 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance hinge basement in the public hall located at public parts
Dec 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door blocked at boiler room at basement
Feb 6, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead entrance at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jun 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 8
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain guard in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around west window frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 5 sqft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a door chain guard missing in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping persection requirements bc7123.noted:contractor is working on alt 2 application#32124005 which entails demolition &construction.as a result,the
Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit @ the time of my inspection 1:50pm on 7/27/16 @ the above address i observed on safety sweep newly renovated apt with new piping&fitting for gas line for stove. pipe sealent was fresh&wet. p
Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.10 tenant protection plan on being complied w.noted:contractor iscurrently working on alt 2 application#321245005 which includes demolition &construction of various apartments in said bldg.it was observed
Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/out a permit.observed @2:30pm new branch wiring for outlets,switches,fixtures & panels in apts 2,4,6 & 8.no appl on file for additional work appl (b410491) does not cover work.rem:obtain permi
Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:contractor is currently working on alt 2 application #s 321245014&32124005 which entails demolition &construction of various apt in said
Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt APT7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 2, 2022 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,296 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1654 / 59
- Assessed value
- $1,020,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321744, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 475 Hancock Street
Who owns 475 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ac 475 Hancock LLC.
Does 475 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 475 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 475 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 475 Hancock Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.