116 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01837-0041Map
Owner of record: 116 Hancock Street Realty Corp.
116 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1882 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 116 Hancock Street Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 46
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 59
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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 - 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 9, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit above public hall stairs, cellar
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, apartment at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 front
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door at boiler room, cellar
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to cellar at public hall
Jan 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires and box cables at ceiling, through-out cellar
Jan 22, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, bsmt-apt at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west wall, north wall and around west window casing in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2018
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.
Nov 24, 2017
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.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .... north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .... north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 3rd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving building entrance yard yard
Apr 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device at door to the balcony in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame at north windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 12, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Nonconst
Storage
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1882
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1837 / 41
- Assessed value
- $441,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #348689, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 116 Hancock Street
Who owns 116 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 116 Hancock Street Realty Corp..
Does 116 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 116 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 116 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1882 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 116 Hancock Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.