698 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01662-0033Map
Owner of record: Macon Street INC.
698 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Macon Street INC.. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 82
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 · 101
- 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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2024
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
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 - 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 - 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
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- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated padlock at fire escape gate in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at door. building entrance , 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 minimum required , light fixture present
Jul 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance upper sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at party wall balcony, 1st story
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 24, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Aug 21, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.note:arrived@698hancockst atoi backyd&bldg littered w/trash you couldnt get out of back door trash was over3'h whole bldg dirty&filled w/trash.note:see photos co
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit note arrived@698hancockst 3sty brick attached bldg.atoi electrician working in bsmt of bldg in shed were permit was&he said he doesnt know he was just sent to work by his boss.he was
May 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
No approved plans onsite atoi.note:arrived@698hancockst&when i got access to job i asked man in charge for approved plan&he said boss took them to office.comply w/notice of violation
May 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265)28-303-7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. remedy: submit a current b0-9 report.
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. note: bathroom concrete floor cracked broken w/holes in floor & floor tiles missing at apt 1l. kitchen floor rotten section of plywood rotted & tiles missi
Aug 11, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
May 8, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Construction
Pavement
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,025 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1662 / 33
- Assessed value
- $430,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343771, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 698 Hancock Street
Who owns 698 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Macon Street INC..
Does 698 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 698 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 698 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 698 Hancock Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.