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205 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0059Map

Owner of record: Cramer, Roger

205 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1883 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cramer, Roger. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 15

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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, 2022

    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

    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
  • 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
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  • 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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chain at scuttle ladder 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 9, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide slide bolt hook or lock which does not require a key to be opened at scuttle cover to roof.

    Feb 9, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1883
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1833 / 59
Assessed value
$118,500
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #308819, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 205 Hancock Street

Who owns 205 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cramer, Roger.

Does 205 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 205 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 205 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1883 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 205 Hancock Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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