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279 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01834-0055Map

Owner of record: Joseph A Ruth LLC

279 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joseph A Ruth LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
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 · 58

  • 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
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 12, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Nov 15, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Nov 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the 1st frames window frame east from west in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd frames window frame at west from east in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and west walls in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood railing leading to the basement in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower north 2 room window wood frames in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower north 4 (center) window wood frame 1st from east at west in the 4th room from north at center located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower north 4 (center) window wood frame 2 from west at east in the 4th room from north at center located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin at south wall in the 12th bathroom from east located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the 11th bathroom from east located at apt 1 lower level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1 lower level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken upper window sash glass pane at 1st window from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 22nd bathroom from east located at bsmt-apt 1 upper level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the 22nd bathroom from east located at bsmt-apt 1 upper level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the 23rd room from east located at apt 1 upper level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the 22nd room from east at north located at apt 1 upper level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the 22nd room from east at north located at apt 1 upper level

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    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.

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Dec 18, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jan 28, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Apr 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain, defct is opeaning to cellar at front yard north west corner not adequately covered. it is not water proof. provide adequate water proof cover at front yard cellar opening coal shoot imm

    Sep 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 5

    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
1890
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
2,898 ft²
Lot area
2,300 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1834 / 55
Assessed value
$353,700
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #356212, last renewed Jun 3, 2025.

Questions about 279 Hancock Street

Who owns 279 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph A Ruth LLC.

Does 279 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 279 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 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.