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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- 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 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 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.
Apr 16, 2024
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.
Mar 30, 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 10, 2022
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 9, 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 9, 2022
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 4, 2019
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.
Oct 25, 2018
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 25, 2016
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.
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
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.