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439 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01836-0052Map

Owner of record: Sagawa, Hideya

439 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is Sagawa, Hideya. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 54

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
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  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar

    Aug 22, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective tread #6 down at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective treads #1 and 12 down at public hall stairs, basement

    Aug 22, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior wood trim at entrance door to 3 sty south apt.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling front room 2 sty southeast b room 3

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 2nd sty north apt.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 2nd sty south apt.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 3rd sty north apt.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 & 3 sty public halls.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule & 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1 sty public vestibule.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob on entrance door to bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling brown stone 3 sty front.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room cellar center.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade all stys public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters all stys public halls.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 3rd sty south apt.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work chimney front west.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all stys public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 15 up 1 to 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel installed walls cellar thru out.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 26 x 8 foot wood extension erected at rear yard.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration celotex ceiling installed cellar.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 1 sty stairs to 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front apt 3 front & rear room er1. located at apt 3

    Jun 10, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock vestibule door 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 2 sty southeast blroom 3

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty southeast b room 3

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 2 sty public hall

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe at ceiling bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement & 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.

    Mar 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.

    Mar 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2003 · Apt .

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3.5
Residential units
2
Building area
3,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1836 / 52
Assessed value
$122,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359034, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 439 Hancock Street

Who owns 439 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sagawa, Hideya.

Does 439 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 439 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 439 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 439 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.