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437 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01836-0053Map

Owner of record: Green Heights Bricks LLC

437 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Green Heights Bricks LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2021.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 26, 2021

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 · 50

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing scutle ladder to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st from bottom 1st sty rear at fire escape

    Jul 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st from bottom 2nd sty rear at fire escape

    Jul 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall light switch in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty latch set lock entry rear 1 sty east apt 2 , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom bathtub 1 sty east apt 2 , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of steam leak kitchen riser ceiling 1 sty east apt 2 , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring at radiator kitchen 1 sty east apt 2 , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room 1 sty east apt 2 battersheild no phone er1 , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters of stairs 1 sty public hall

    Nov 19, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate at 1 sty east apt 2 located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system to 1 sty east apt 2 located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door closet kitchen 1 sty east apt 2 located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashes thru out 1 sty east apt 2 located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice kitchen 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head rear room 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood sills window front room 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling rear room 1 sty apt 2 er1 1803 103. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room 1 sty apt 2 battershield 443 4256 er1 1803 103. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 2 buttershield. , section '' ''

    Mar 13, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty east apt 2 batterfield. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty east apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty east apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide maintain proper water pressure at sprinkler system all stys er1.

    Dec 5, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the cellar rear.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tv wires across roof center creating trip hazard.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance from cellar stair enclosure to basement public hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door entrance from cellar stair enclosure to basement public hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar front.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar front.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling cellar center & front.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balusters 3 sty guard rail.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads all stys public hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys all parts.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster clg cellar at front center.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub hall.

    Oct 25, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 3FT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 3FT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C2)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1836 / 53
Assessed value
$346,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354771, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 437 Hancock Street

Who owns 437 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Green Heights Bricks LLC.

Does 437 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 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 437 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 Hancock Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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