522 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0013Map
Owner of record: James A. Tolley
522 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James A. Tolley. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- 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 - 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
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.
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
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 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling kitchen 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty apt 3 briggs. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at windows front room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls front room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline bathtub bathroom 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light fixture at rear yard.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of rear brick wall at roof.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts rear fire escape.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceilings & soffits of stairs all stys public hall.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar rear.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - 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 & on boiler room door.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Mar 19, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,249 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,633 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1660 / 13
- Assessed value
- $279,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370191, last renewed Sep 25, 2024.
Questions about 522 Hancock Street
Who owns 522 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James A. Tolley.
Does 522 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 522 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 522 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 522 Hancock Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.