379 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01836-0001Map

379 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 379 Hancock Street Ho. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 8 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 12
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 29

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 18

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
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.
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the upper sash at the window at south in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north & west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Feb 4, 2015
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 4, 2nd story, apartment at south
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Apr 20, 2011
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 24, 2019 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 8
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close

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Door/window
Door frame
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 4, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
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 (C6)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 4
Residential units: 8
Building area: 7,200 ft²
Lot area: 1,944 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1836 / 1
Assessed value: $882,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #354377, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 379 Hancock Street

Who owns 379 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 379 Hancock Street Ho.

Does 379 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 379 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 379 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 379 Hancock Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.