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221 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0052Map

Owner of record: Fung, Marcelle S

221 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1885 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fung, Marcelle S. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 23 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 34

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to cellar at basement

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycle at public hall at basement

    Nov 12, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Open — Info 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
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the 1st entrance from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall, approximately 10 sq ft, east wall 4 sq ft, south wall 4 sq ft, in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts at public hall

    Sep 16, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1885
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1833 / 52
Assessed value
$441,900
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #368142, last renewed Dec 21, 2021.

Questions about 221 Hancock Street

Who owns 221 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fung, Marcelle S.

Does 221 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1885 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 Hancock Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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