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509 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0001Map

Owner of record: Kotei, Nii Badu

509 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kotei, Nii Badu. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 33 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 46

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 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 10, 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.

    Mar 9, 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 9, 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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and north walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south and north walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south and west walls in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the upper and lower sashes at the window at west in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle pad locked on the handrail of the balustrade at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 29, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 25, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 25, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 25, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 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 25, 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 25, 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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 27

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 23, 2003

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Aug 20, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    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 · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed blocked egress to garage roof & fireescape through 2nd fl window w/metal gate unablfe to open. stuck closed w/roofing cement/tar.remedy: remove obstruc

    Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is : (1) missing window, (2) windows glass and broken windows glass at various location at2nd and 3rd story remedy : replace missing windows, missing windows gl

    Jul 7, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1927
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,084 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1655 / 1
Assessed value
$118,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379464, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.

Questions about 509 Hancock Street

Who owns 509 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kotei, Nii Badu.

Does 509 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 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 509 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 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.