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783 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01658-0063Map

Owner of record: 783 Hancock St Hsing

783 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 783 Hancock St Hsing. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2025. 12 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 2, 2025

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 · 35

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entarnce door , 1st story

    Dec 2, 2025

    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.

    Oct 23, 2025

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

    Oct 23, 2025

    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

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings [ missing notice ]

    Oct 23, 2025

    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

    Oct 23, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Feb 2, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

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

    Apr 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame at south in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at east 3 room located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide wire screen above and below skylight at bulkhead

    Sep 8, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required , light fixture present

    Jul 4, 2016

    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

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt APT1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 4R

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,600 ft²
Lot area
3,008 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1658 / 63
Assessed value
$807,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340866, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 783 Hancock Street

Who owns 783 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 783 Hancock St Hsing.

Does 783 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 783 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 783 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 783 Hancock Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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