498 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0001Map
Owner of record: Bainbridge Claster As
498 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 Bainbridge Claster As. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 60
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2007 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at west, the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leak at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leak at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing
May 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
May 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - 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 wall 1 sty public hall.
May 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Sep 16, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Sep 16, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Sep 16, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Sep 16, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 31, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy job #300847635 expired tco 06-13-03.remedy:obtain a valid cofo.
Oct 24, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy defect co # 300 847 635/02 expires 09/27/02 remedy: obtain valid cofo
Oct 8, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy. defects noted: c of o 300847635 expired 4/29/02. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jul 2, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c o alt # 300847635 temp c o empire 4/29/02. remedy: obtain a valid c of o or discontinue the occupancy.
Jun 20, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is holes in fire rated cellar ceiling at various location. hole in boiler room ceiling at north section boiler room south wall cellar stairs enclosure wall and first story vestibule
May 12, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 13, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 13, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,968 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1660 / 1
- Assessed value
- $980,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335870, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 498 Hancock Street
Who owns 498 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bainbridge Claster As.
Does 498 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 498 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 498 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 498 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.