525 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0076Map
Owner of record: Forman, Eric
525 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Forman, Eric. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 57
- 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 - 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 9, 2021
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 30, 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 17, 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 9, 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1, 1st story
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1st story public hall
Mar 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Feb 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt APT2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt APT2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2- sq.ft. at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 8, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at cellar
Jan 12, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor flange in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Oct 22, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Oct 22, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Oct 22, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Oct 22, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water cellar center er1.
Oct 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at front cellar.
Jun 15, 1990
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt APT2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1655 / 76
- Assessed value
- $126,720
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366853, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 525 Hancock Street
Who owns 525 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forman, Eric.
Does 525 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 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.