287 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01834-0051Map
Owner of record: Barclift, Frances, Trustee
287 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Barclift, Frances, Trustee. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 52
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar.
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ..
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department front cellar.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 1 sty and basmeent public hall.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting cellar front center and rear.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection o s y valve stem front cellar er1.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or leaking pressure relief valve boiler room cellar er1.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department front cellar.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement public hall fixtures present lights not on.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective 1st 2nd and 3rd wood treads bottom stairs cellar to basement.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective stair enclosure and door with assembly cellar to basement.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front and center cellar.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of mattresses and spring stored basement sty public hall.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar at rear.
Nov 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen and bathroom er1. located at apt 1
Jan 23, 1991 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass and frame window boiler room cellar er1.
Jan 23, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department o s y valve in closed position cellar front er1.
Jan 23, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Jan 23, 1991 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 1
Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cascading water leak ceiling basement & cellar rear er1.
Jan 11, 1990
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures bldg thru out 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Dec 5, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Dec 5, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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.
Jun 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg basement pub hall.
Jul 10, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint cornice roof front.
Jul 10, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg bathroom 3 sty pub hall.
Jul 10, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement & 1 sty pub hall.
Jul 10, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty pub hall.
Jun 14, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted at basement 1st and 2nd 3rd fl of above premises full height partition walls were erected or removed plumbing lines installed or removed creating 1 class a apt on each have bedrooms
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o note at basement 1st 2nd 3rd flrs of above premises full height walls were erected and or removed plumbing lines installed removed creating 1 class a apt on each
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1834 / 51
- Assessed value
- $194,280
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #363284, last renewed Feb 18, 1999.
Questions about 287 Hancock Street
Who owns 287 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barclift, Frances, Trustee.
Does 287 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 287 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 287 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 287 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.