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68 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01837-0017Map

Owner of record: Smith, Kenneth

68 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Kenneth. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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 · 6

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 9, 2021

    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 17, 2018

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 17, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2FRON

    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 (C0)
Year built
1880
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1837 / 17
Assessed value
$165,840
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #347061, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 68 Hancock Street

Who owns 68 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Kenneth.

Does 68 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 68 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 68 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1880 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68 Hancock Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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