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531 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0071Map

Owner of record: Cityhome Hancock LLC

531 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cityhome Hancock LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
61

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 75

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective baluster at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , secondary entrance door to apartment in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13759353 issued 09-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) picture moulding at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, wainscotting at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , light fixtures at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , light fixture at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the 1st entrance from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 9, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash east window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Boiler safety valve inlet pipe is reduced/combustion air register is closable/fresh air duct does not extend to the outdoors/wires exposed at remote switch/debris in boiler room/debris at gas meters; correct vi

    May 26, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No diverter, no chimney access ,boiler room door not self closing, spill switch not properly installed. cease use boiler. correct all hazardous conditions immediately.do not operate call dob to lift cease use 2

    Apr 8, 2021

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 2, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 2, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 20, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 30, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 30, 2009 · Apt 3F

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1655 / 71
Assessed value
$334,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319437, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 531 Hancock Street

Who owns 531 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cityhome Hancock LLC.

Does 531 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 531 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 Hancock Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.