237 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01834-0074Map
Owner of record: 237-39 Hancock Street HDFC
237 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 237-39 Hancock Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 34
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 · 54
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door to roof
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock at mailbax for apt # 12 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent fan at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 8
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.
Nov 27, 2007
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.
Sep 11, 2004
Open — Not complied with - 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 at the , cellar
Sep 11, 2004
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing exterior handle bulkhead door to roof.
Jun 13, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with hole bulkhead door to roof.
Jun 13, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters stairs 2 to 3 stys public halls.
Jun 13, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder block walls boiler room cellar.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar thru out.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective strainer east at cellar rear.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of stagnant water west at cellar rear.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing metal treads 1st 3rd and 4th up from bottom stairs from rear yard to cellar er1.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door cellar rear to yard.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit doors top and bottom stairs from basement to cellar.
Jun 13, 1991
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors top and bottom stairs from basement to cellar
Jun 13, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 25
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #321313583 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Jan 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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
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- 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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 - 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 - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 22, 1997
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 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 1, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 4
- 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 5, 2017 · Penalty $530
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: 3 stories, bldg found at 1st fl 1r office, baathroom floor is sinking. rem: repair bathroom at 1r office
Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
B254,25a,b,32a,15,36.50a-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down nothreaded end.50b-replace 9d backflow preventor w/009 watts.50c-remove louvar from boiler room wall.
Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
50a work w/o a permit 28-105.1
Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Locks
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Doors
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - General
Doors
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,976 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1834 / 74
- Assessed value
- $574,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #347024, last renewed Jun 2, 2026.
Questions about 237 Hancock Street
Who owns 237 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 237-39 Hancock Street HDFC.
Does 237 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 Hancock Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.