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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 2, 2016

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 · 1

  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 5, 2026$3,500,000Two family dwellings2

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.