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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 50
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing scutle ladder to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom bathtub 1 sty east apt 2 , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1994 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters of stairs 1 sty public hall
Nov 19, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sashes thru out 1 sty east apt 2 located at apt 2
Nov 19, 1993 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice kitchen 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Jun 29, 1993 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 2 buttershield. , section '' ''
Mar 13, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty east apt 2 batterfield. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty east apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide maintain proper water pressure at sprinkler system all stys er1.
Dec 5, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the cellar rear.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tv wires across roof center creating trip hazard.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance from cellar stair enclosure to basement public hall.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance from cellar stair enclosure to basement public hall.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door boiler room cellar front.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar front.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling cellar center & front.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balusters 3 sty guard rail.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads all stys public hall.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.
Oct 25, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.