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
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 · 32
- 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 - 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 29, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Apr 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose newel post entrance building front west.
May 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.