527 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0074Map
Owner of record: De Gannes, Rhonda
527 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is De Gannes, Rhonda. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 27
- 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 - 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 9, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 - 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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
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 -- at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system --door lock at basement
Jan 8, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on. located at public parts bldg
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall r33.
May 20, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door bottom of stair enclosure cellar.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 frame missing.
May 20, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective & or painted sprinkler heads all stys public hall.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 2 & 3 sty public hall.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public hall.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall r33.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling rear cellar.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose inside cellar stair treads basement to cellar.
May 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 14, 2026
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection of a 3-story building, i observed at rear of property from the neighbor next door ,2nd and 3rd floor, two windows are open or missing
Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
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- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2004 · Apt TOP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 1H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt TOP
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1655 / 74
- Assessed value
- $121,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311732, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.
Questions about 527 Hancock Street
Who owns 527 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is De Gannes, Rhonda.
Does 527 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 527 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 527 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 527 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.