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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 50% of the building's 16 apartments
Up from 7 in 2018

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 · 129

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Jul 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jul 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at basement

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 4th story public hall

    Oct 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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
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.