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299 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01834-0045Map

Owner of record: Ea 299 Realty LLC

299 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ea 299 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 194 housing violations here, most recently on January 13, 2024. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
194
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
171

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 13, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 100% of the building's 7 apartments

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 · 194

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to yard at north, hinges, at basement

    Dec 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to boiler at north, hinges, at basement

    Dec 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge, vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Dec 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items; bicycle,and conctruction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped raditor connection pipe at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing eschuteon plate at riser at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at south stack at building front at fire escape

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south

    Aug 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at fire escape at south

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at south

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south

    Mar 31, 2022

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from 1st story public hall to north wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from 1st story public hall to north wall in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal rail at north perimeter of roof

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 4A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Feb 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowed temperature of130.f degrees at all hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints of visible [ mold ] at north,south and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective leaky air valve at radiator at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash, the 2nd window from east at south, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal railing at roof, building rear

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt apt1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt APT1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony, north stack at building rear

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting (100 watt) at fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling at top of riser pipe at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at exposure#3 fire escape for a line in disrepair condition, broken treads, missing landing stair to back yard, rusted.

    Dec 16, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    At exposure#3 fire escape for a line in disrepair condition, broken treads, missing landing stair to back yard, rusted. also household belonginess stored on fire escape., repair and/replace

    Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.upon inspection,observed illegal steel structure in the rear side of building(expo#3)installed 4 steel columns(approx 15' hi)been serewed to the garden floor and above them are 4 horizontal

    Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway upon inspection,observed work(steel work structure)in rear side(expo#)installing 4 columns attached to building,and the scaffolding being installed on the top of

    Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection,observed the rear side(expo#3)is in unsafe conditions close from2nd floor and full of rust it cannot be use in emergencies for all 2nd

    Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d.50-missing fire damper for fresh air duct.50a-missing double wall smoke pipe outside boiler room.50b-missing check valve for boiler feed water.50c-smoke pipe not supported properly.50d-

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 14, 2021 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2021 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 14, 2021 · Apt APT1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2021 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2B

    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
1889
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
1,560 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1834 / 45
Assessed value
$638,100
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #343695, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 299 Hancock Street

Who owns 299 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ea 299 Realty LLC.

Does 299 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 194 housing violations at this property.

Is 299 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 299 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 299 Hancock Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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