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438 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01659-0006Map

Owner of record: Varela Varela, Juan

438 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Varela Varela, Juan. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 17

  • 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, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 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 17, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide temporaray seal to all accessible openings in the entire building

    Jun 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. , in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire watch at all stories

    Jun 29, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 12, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.observed:at time of inspection at cellar level concrete slab removed with approx 1foot of dirt removed,observed new support be

    Sep 14, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction docs &/or approved amendments. observed header beams replaced @ stair openings in the cellar &2nd fl. also observed "sistered" beams on 1st fl. approved plans # 321

    Apr 12, 2017 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov #35146620k issued on 08/28/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/ commissioner's

    Apr 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35146620k issued on 8/28/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Mar 8, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35146620k issued on 8/28/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o pemrit. at basement level a room was created w/full

    Oct 10, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35146619n issued on 8/28/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order &

    Oct 10, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy on building dept records. occupancy contrary noted: 2family dwelling con verted for traditional housing throughout.rmdy: discontinue illegal us

    Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:at basement level created a room with full height partition with electrical outlet and made room into a sleep ing quarter next to kitchen with no ventilation or natural lighting.at

    Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,136 ft²
Lot area
1,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1659 / 6
Assessed value
$125,640
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814718, last renewed Feb 12, 2025.

Questions about 438 Hancock Street

Who owns 438 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Varela Varela, Juan.

Does 438 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 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 438 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Hancock Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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