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59 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01832-0095Map

Owner of record: Nathaniel Rollerson

59 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1883 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nathaniel Rollerson. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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, 2022

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Jun 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes 1 sty vestibule.

    Jun 8, 1984

    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 frame missing.

    Jun 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar rear.

    Jun 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.

    Jun 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover to roof stuck closed inopenable er1.

    Jun 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jun 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C2)
Year built
1883
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,840 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1832 / 95
Assessed value
$334,350
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #361525, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 59 Hancock Street

Who owns 59 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nathaniel Rollerson.

Does 59 Hancock Street have violations?

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

Is 59 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 59 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1883 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 Hancock Street?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.