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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 235
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood riser , 4th story
May 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.