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231 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0046Map

Owner of record: Meraki Properties LLC

231 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Meraki Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 329 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
329
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
252

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 329

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ...throughout yard

    Sep 14, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Dec 1, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing fire stopping material, all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1l

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing fire stopping material, entire apt gutted out, all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective steam riser line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hanging electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 1st tread from dottom at 2nd story balcony, building rear

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods dropladder in down position at building rear

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Aug 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide plain glass at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department approx. 4 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — False certification
  • C

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower sash at the window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose the washbasin and the bathtub at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq.ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx 40 sq.ft. at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation door and door trim in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all doors and door trims and windowframe in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed construction work performed on 1st floor and cellar with this application still not being approved at time of inspection., obtain permit; obtain permit.

    Apr 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed work being performed without permit on 1st floor. all firestopping removed and not replaced causing immediate danger for occupied tenant in unit 2l on 2nd floor., provide/maintai

    Apr 30, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner@apt3 kitchen sink waste line defective&leaking causing damage to wood fl in front of sink.repair &/or replace.

    Jul 8, 2021

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: at top floor window on marcy ave. elevation- brick and stone masonry until missing and dislodge. * immediately+ remedy: shore remaining masonry- protect public

    Sep 29, 2002

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Scaffold not in compliance with bldg code specifications(phatform damaged & bent use of rigging equipment without special riggers li cense use of rigging equipment without proper damage signs.failure

    Oct 7, 1994 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    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 (C1)
Year built
1881
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
11,520 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1833 / 46
Assessed value
$1,412,100
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #320108, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 231 Hancock Street

Who owns 231 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Meraki Properties LLC.

Does 231 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 329 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 231 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1881 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 Hancock Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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