131 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01832-0059Map
Owner of record: Ahdoot, Matthew
131 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ahdoot, Matthew. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on February 10, 2026. 16 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 68
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 · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement
Feb 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
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
Jan 10, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 10, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jan 10, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around steam riser pipe in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutsheon plate at ceiling around steam riser pipe in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around steam riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof secure to floor and wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutsheon plate at ceiling around steam riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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
May 25, 2016
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower window sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. observed renovation of duplex apt on basement and 1st fl levels in progress approx. 80% complete. observed installation of electrical panel in basement, lighting and outlets throughout. also
Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RD2ND
Close - Door/window
Door
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RD2ND
Close - Door/window
Door
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RD2ND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1832 / 59
- Assessed value
- $153,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #372575, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 131 Hancock Street
Who owns 131 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ahdoot, Matthew.
Does 131 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 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 131 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 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.