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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

Concern
1 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 · 38

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty apt 3 briggs. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline bathtub bathroom 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1997 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light fixture at rear yard.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.