257 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01834-0066Map
Owner of record: Sorrow, Stacey
257 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sorrow, Stacey. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on March 2, 2016. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 16
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 1
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing garbage can lids yard, 1st story
Mar 2, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Sep 14, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order-at time of inspection observed on exp1 debris netting on supported scaffold not installed properly and inadequate also observed members of the sidewalk shed and supported scaffold not maintained. remedy: immed prepare all loose components including supported and netting. complete all work by 07/05/2022
Jun 28, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain - provide repairs under permit and re-establish building envelope.obtain permit by 11/12/2018. work to start by 11/19/2018. permit sign off no later than 1/11/2019
Oct 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 24, 2018
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 29, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Full vacate y1 4/20/2016
Apr 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection, active jobsite workers were observed setting tiles and painting. upon review of department records, it was found that the construction fence permit had expired. the posted permit expi
Feb 5, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed&supported scaffold.@3 story expired alt site permit, i observe temporary construction equipment in place sidewalk shed/overhead protection issued permit job#321300221 expired on 12/15/2020 and sup
Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Jobsite fence.@3 story expired alt site permit, i observe temporary construction equipment in place jobsite fence issued permit job#b00331035 expired on 03/12/2022 per departments records (bis/dob now)for jobsi
Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite expired.note arrived at 257 hancock street to perform an inspection and the scaffold permit expired on 3/15/2022.permit#b00464733.remedy:renew permit.
Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary const equipment onsite-expired permit as noted:atoi@ inactive const site observed permit 321300221-01-eq-sh issued12/16/19 expired12/15/20.on further research of dob records,found no valid permit.rene
Jun 28, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp const equipment onsite-expired permit as noted:atoi@inactive const site observed permit b00464733-i1-sf issued3/15/21 expired3/15/22.onfurther research of dob records,found no valid permit.renew permit.
Jun 28, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp const equipment onsite-expired permit as noted:atoi@inactive const site observed permit b00331035-i1-fn issued3/12/21 expired3/12/22.onfurther research of dob records,found no valid permit.renew permit.
Jun 28, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment.at the time ofinspection observed a sidewalk shed still erected by exp1.job application#b00459155 has been approved as of 4
Apr 15, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. at time of comp inspection at alt#2 active jobsite i observed large amounts of construction debris consisting of piles of woodscattered throughout rear yard expo 3&4 creating a potential fire haza
Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3303.9 elements to be maintained in existing buildings. note:at time of comp inspection at alt#2 active jobsite i observed required meansof egress(stairs) removed in 3 story bldg under renovation(complete).
Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment or temporary construction-no guardrail-note:at time of comp inspection at alt 2 active jobsite i observed missing guardrail at 1st story opening w/ large gap going
Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed/pedestrian protection does not meet code spectificationsat time of inspection of a 3 story vacant building i observed sidewalkshed at exp#1 not maintained parapet deteriorating,separating and not
Mar 11, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note at the time of my inspection of an 3 sty bldg at exp#1. i observed an sidewalk shed at 6:15am w/no under light on. the underside of sidewalk shed sha
Feb 27, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment expired permit. note:at the time of inspection of 3 story building i observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1 has an expired permit. upon check dept record it appear the sidewalk sh
Aug 29, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification#3307.6.4.8. note:at the time of inspection of 3 story building i observed a sidewalk shed at exposure 1. i also observed that there were no light on under
Aug 29, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp.construction equipment on site.expired permit.note:observed sidewalk shed is in place with expired permit on 05/02/2017.rem:renew permit
Oct 26, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification #3307.6.48.note:observed sidewalk shed lights are not operating at time of inspection6:50pm.rem:comply with code
Oct 26, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications as per 3307.6.4.8.1 note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/ lights not in operating condition. sunrise 6:34am remedy:comply w/ cod
Sep 12, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place without valid permit. remedy: comply with code-obtain permit
Sep 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | $3,500,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1834 / 66
- Assessed value
- $135,960
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #826008, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 257 Hancock Street
Who owns 257 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sorrow, Stacey.
Does 257 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 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 257 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 Hancock Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.