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542a Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0026Map

Owner of record: Remington-542a LLC

542a 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 Remington-542a LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 14

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 7, 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 31, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. department of buildings record indicates that residence is legally approved for occupancy as a three family

    Nov 6, 1998 · Penalty $850

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. basement and first story duplex apartment changed from one apartment to two seperate one family apartments to 2

    Sep 24, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 11, 2004 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 10, 2004 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 12, 2025$1,443,000Three family dwellings3
Oct 17, 2025$2,200,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,380 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1660 / 26
Assessed value
$140,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342064, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 542a Hancock Street

Who owns 542a Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Remington-542a LLC.

Does 542a Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 542a 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 542a Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542a 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.