309 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01835-0081Map
Owner of record: Gerald Coulthurst
309 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gerald Coulthurst. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 128
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 128
- 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet under sink at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective countertop at sink at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sq.ft. at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13965728 issued 30-dec-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 30, 2020
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.
Dec 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Dec 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sq.ft. at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink base bainet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling at apprx. 10 sq ft in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13916812 issued 29-nov-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base wood cabinet at sinnk in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings through-out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling at apprx. 10 sq ft in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the cornice at roof, building front
Nov 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, approxiametly 20 square feet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13766313 issued 13-aug-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, approxiametly 20 square feet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approxiametly 20 square feet at ceiling, 5 square feet at north wall, 5 square feet at south wall, 5 square feet at west wall, and 5 square feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx 30 linear ft of sidewalk shed at exp#1 of the building, including a 5-foot extension beyond the affected area to ensure adepua te protection for pedestrians. this temporary safeguard should remain in place until permanent repairs can be completed in accordance with applicable codes
Jun 20, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Requesting an engineer report due to a section of facade at exposure#4 is in a state of disrepair.
Jun 19, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39151500h., file a certificate of correction
Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain the facade of the building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, exposure 4 of the facade is in state of disrepair, with an approximately 3 foot long crack that is greater than
Jun 19, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Door frame
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1835 / 81
- Assessed value
- $493,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355436, last renewed Apr 9, 2026.
Questions about 309 Hancock Street
Who owns 309 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gerald Coulthurst.
Does 309 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.
Is 309 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 309 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 309 Hancock Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.