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161 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0081Map

Owner of record: Bk 161 LLC

161 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bk 161 LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
21

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 · 56

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 10, 2024

    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 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.

    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
  • 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 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 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
  • 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

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at south wall located at b-room 4, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    May 31, 2018

    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

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story

    May 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread nosing, 7th and 1st up from intermediate landing 4th sty at public hall

    May 22, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall 3rd sty at public hall

    May 22, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Feb 9, 1988

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

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum block wall boiler room at south cellar.

    Aug 12, 1986

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

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster clg boiler room cellar.

    Aug 12, 1986

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

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors top & bottom of cellar stair enclosure.

    Aug 12, 1986

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass in skylight over 2nd room from frame 1 sty rear north apt.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bathroom at 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight roof.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 12, 1986

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

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bathroom 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: in cellar, a kitchen and bathroom w ere created and installed. group family day care certificate #191605 s tates that cellar is for use of storag and heating remedy: obtain all necesary permits

    May 4, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed without required safety netting to contain debris and protect the public. condition exposes pedestrians to falling debris hazard.

    Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,430

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted at cellar. kitchen, bathroom installed of created group family day care certificate of occupancy #191605 states use of cellar is for. storafe and heating. remedy: obtain all ne

    May 4, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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
1887
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1833 / 81
Assessed value
$206,520
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #311067, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 161 Hancock Street

Who owns 161 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk 161 LLC.

Does 161 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 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.