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523 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0078Map

Owner of record: Gurley, Hezon

523 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 Gurley, Hezon. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
15

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

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 · 29

  • 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

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 24, 2017

    Open — Info 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings, walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 24, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,460 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1655 / 78
Assessed value
$126,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312566, last renewed Aug 18, 2015.

Questions about 523 Hancock Street

Who owns 523 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gurley, Hezon.

Does 523 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.