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140 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01837-0053Map

Owner of record: Boston Road Of Brooklyn Associates L.p.

140 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Boston Road Of Brooklyn Associates L.p.. HPD has recorded 235 housing violations here, most recently on February 14, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
235
DOB violations
35
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
329

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 14, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
25
About 100% of the building's 25 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 235

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at building front at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at 2nd fire escape from north; at east

    Aug 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bar device at gate lot line at east; hindering egress from fire escape

    Aug 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Feb 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Feb 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Feb 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective formica counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130 f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sash windows in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Dec 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 155 of scalding hot water-exceeding the maxiumum temperature of 130 degrees located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes window screen at 2nd story balcony at front of building

    Dec 24, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper sash at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes trees partially covering portion of drop ladder and 2nd story balcony at northeast stack

    Aug 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    May 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the soffit of the public hall stairs, between 4th., and 5th., story public hall , 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the soffit of the public hall stairs, between 4th., and 5th., story public hall , 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the east and west walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood riser , 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire damaged wood treads and risers, at public hall stairs between 4th., and 5th., story public hall , 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective the upper and lower sashes of west 1 window at public hall, 5th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl tiles on the floor at public hall, 5th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster on the west wall at public hall, 5th story

    May 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower and upper window sashes (opening sealed with cement boards) at public hall, 4th story

    May 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at north end at public hall, 5th story

    May 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 35

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jun 1, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 3, 1997

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • 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

    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 · 2

  • Class - 2

    5a,32a,50a-e. (50)pipe rear of #3 module leaking. (50a)sewer pipe rearof hw storage tank leaking. (50b)gas pipe @ boiler missing hanger. (50c)safety discharge pipe reduced on hw storage tank. (50d)storage in bo

    Jul 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances storm water from roof not being disposed of properly causing 145 hancock st premise, a flooding condition. remedy:maintian plumbing and/or appurtenances dispose

    Jun 1, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 19, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1892
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
28,500 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1837 / 53
Assessed value
$662,850
Landmark / historic district
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #368043, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 140 Hancock Street

Who owns 140 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boston Road Of Brooklyn Associates L.p..

Does 140 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 235 housing violations at this property.

Is 140 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 140 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 140 Hancock Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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