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540 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0024Map

Owner of record: Thompson James

540 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is Thompson James. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
21

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 · 32

  • 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

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 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

    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 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

    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

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/ buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit east window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 2

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Apr 13, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Apr 13, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose newel post entrance building front west.

    May 8, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 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.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor 2 sty public hall at center.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing brick at north wall boiler room cellar front.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar rear.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty.

    Jun 10, 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 and on boiler room door.

    Jun 10, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive amount of furniture stored cellar thru out.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster basement stair to 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at center 3 sty pub hall.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 4TH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2004 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,150 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1660 / 24
Assessed value
$144,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347181, last renewed Dec 5, 2023.

Questions about 540 Hancock Street

Who owns 540 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thompson James.

Does 540 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 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 540 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 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.