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517 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01655-0081Map

Owner of record: Golden, Reuel J

517 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Golden, Reuel J. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — 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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable hasp device installed at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide approved wire screens above and below skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2020

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket around refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 13, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose noising at 15th tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 13, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 24, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Sep 9, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction.no handrails.observed @3 story bld. on stairways from basement level to 2nd fl.not properly installed handrails from basement to

    Feb 20, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 31, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 6, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 6, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    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
2.75
Residential units
3
Building area
2,761 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1655 / 81
Assessed value
$138,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321879, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 517 Hancock Street

Who owns 517 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Golden, Reuel J.

Does 517 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 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 517 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 517 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.