138 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01837-0052Map
Owner of record: First Langston Development Corp
138 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1885 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is First Langston Development Corp. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 69
- 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
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.
Nov 19, 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 ... frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... notice missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper (kickstand) installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 messing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fir retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3F
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.
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 - 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.
Feb 25, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
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 - 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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... under bottom cabinet(4 sq. ft.) in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ,(missing), located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Jul 3, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material walls at all stories at public hall
Jul 3, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material walls at scuttle opening, roof
Jul 3, 2002
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at north end at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Jul 3, 2002
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at vestibule to building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2002
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wire molding at switchbox, west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2002
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2002
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.defective exit doors @ first fl & second fl.all doors racked when open & does not self closing.rem:repair/replacedoor.maintain fireproof door self closing.
Feb 24, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Doors
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Doors
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1885
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1837 / 52
- Assessed value
- $441,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #324642, last renewed Sep 26, 2024.
Questions about 138 Hancock Street
Who owns 138 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Langston Development Corp.
Does 138 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 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 138 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1885 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 Hancock Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.