179 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0072Map

179 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Huggins Laverne. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 3 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 40

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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 · 14

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.
Apr 10, 2024
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
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light ignitor at gas range at community kitchen, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles located at b-room 3f, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at community kitchen, 3rd story
Jan 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 23, 2016
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2016
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2016
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 3f, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at b-room 3f, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at b-room 3f, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide mechanical ventilation 3 sty public hall bathroom.
May 16, 1985
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1 sty public hall vestibule.
May 16, 1985
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close

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Safety
Fire escape
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jun 24, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 3F
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 (C0)
Year built: 1881
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,600 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1833 / 72
Assessed value: $127,260
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #335495, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 179 Hancock Street

Who owns 179 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Huggins Laverne.

Does 179 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 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 179 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1881 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Hancock Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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