227 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0048Map
Owner of record: Hancock 21 Pp Holdings LLC
227 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hancock 21 Pp Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 129
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 223
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 · 129
- BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective linolium tiles at closet at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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.
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at shutoff valve in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings. in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at basement
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 4th story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 4th story public hall
Oct 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items/ flower pots at building front stack at fire escape, 3rd story
Dec 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door in the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower head, in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate, around faucet, on the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in in the drain pipe of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2021
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
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner issued 15 day letter of intent to revoke permit # 321627236. the applicant lost filing privileges
May 10, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #321452673 due to suspension of license.stop all plumbing work immedia tely except to make site safe
Oct 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit. observed at 12:00pm electrical fixtures installed throughout hallway. no application on file for new fixtures. remedy: obtain permit
Oct 3, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Tampered with removed or defaced a written posted stop work.i observedon front door of the building stop work order was removed.that was po sted by previous inspector on october 14,2017 for job#321452673.rem:co
May 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237035n issued on 09/21/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit: note at apt#10 on 3rd fl construction work ren
Oct 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed in apt 10# on 3rd floor 2 construction workers working on renovation of apt.exposed outside kitchen area.electrical wiring exposed throughout apt exposed wires in ceiling and wall
Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain front exterior building wall. note: loose and cracked and missing mortar at front of premises first floor to roof area. remedy: make all necessary repair to exterior wall.
Jun 25, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 16
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 15
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1881
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1833 / 48
- Assessed value
- $954,000
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #326534, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 227 Hancock Street
Who owns 227 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hancock 21 Pp Holdings LLC.
Does 227 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.
Is 227 Hancock Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 227 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1881 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 227 Hancock Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.