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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 10, 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 · 29

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement

    Feb 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.