53 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01832-0097Map
Owner of record: Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion
53 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on July 24, 2026. 11 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 35
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jul 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window balance at lower window sash leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18959815 issued 27-may-26 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective enrty door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
Dec 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at the fire escape at west side of bldg.
Aug 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt APT3R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt APT3R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 24, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 22, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 9,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,760 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1832 / 97
- Assessed value
- $1,053,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #369710, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 53 Hancock Street
Who owns 53 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion.
Does 53 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 53 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Hancock Street?
It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.