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480 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01659-0033Map

Owner of record: Dora C. Rubie

480 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 Dora C. Rubie. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 30

  • 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

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 27, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 27, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 27, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2020

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Sep 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Sep 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Sep 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 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 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 9, 2016

    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 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 the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Reissue violation #35347531j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner note@ exp#1 @ top left corner by parapit facade/stucco dislodged.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Sep 29, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances. noted: a 2'x2' piece at stucco facade at exp#1 has dislodged. remedy: maintain exterior bldgwalls.

    Aug 24, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection,observed a (2'0'x 2') piece of stucco facade at exp#1 has dislodged. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2014 · 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
3,760 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1659 / 33
Assessed value
$131,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306701, last renewed Apr 8, 2025.

Questions about 480 Hancock Street

Who owns 480 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dora C. Rubie.

Does 480 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 480 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 480 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 480 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.