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502 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0003Map

Owner of record: Tower Rei LLC

502 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 Tower Rei LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 3 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 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 · 15

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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 24, 2017

    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
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  • 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. lights not on. located at public parts bldg

    Dec 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG

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

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Apr 26, 1988

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

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 11, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts required front.

    May 11, 1987

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 4, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 6, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 12, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: ongoing work inprogress in that exposure 3 exterior brick is completely demolish 3 workers are on site. fallen/demolish brick

    Nov 29, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    The 12" brick,rear exterior wall is missing from grade to the 2nd story. the lintles & remaining masonry are inadequately braced. the new concrete block wall at the rear is: leaning out of plumb,unkeyed & has

    Sep 10, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed that all fire stopping at ceiling,wall through entire 2 story structure has been removed. installed new floor boards & interior wood stud walls. full stop work

    Jun 10, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection at exposure 3 between ground floor & 1st fl observed brick wall facade buldging outwards approx 1 foot covering an unstable area of

    Jun 10, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permit holder fail to provide access &/or expose work on active site. at time of inspection observed electrical permit b 368150 issued 5/28/13 & expired 5/28/16. 3 individuals working at site,1 bolted door shut

    Jun 10, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
3,380 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1660 / 3
Assessed value
$123,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338950, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 502 Hancock Street

Who owns 502 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tower Rei LLC.

Does 502 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 502 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 502 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 502 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.