478 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01659-0032Map

478 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 Mallebranche, Pierre. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 23 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 29
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Concern

8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar
Jan 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lockdd door at basement
Jan 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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.
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
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39111347y., file a certificate of correction
Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons 3 39111348x., file a certificate of correction
Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Atoi observed work being done against a partial stop work order, on violation 39103467z posted on 01/12/2024. upon review of previous inspectors report/pictures when issuing the pswo, observed additional work i
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
Atoi observed pswo sticker removed from property, pswo issued under violation 39103467z posted on 01/12/2024 and active in dob system, and is posted nowhere on premises., comply with code
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Partial stop work order issued for illegal extension block walls approx. 9'feet x 20 at rear yard work 80% completed without permit or d.o.b approval stop all work accept to make job safe., obtain all permits
Jan 12, 2024
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt PVH
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · 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: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,728 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1659 / 32
Assessed value: $134,640
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #310983, last renewed Sep 26, 2021.

Questions about 478 Hancock Street

Who owns 478 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mallebranche, Pierre.

Does 478 Hancock Street have violations?

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

Is 478 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 478 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 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.