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156 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01838-0006Map

Owner of record: Lesrob Realty Corporation

156 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lesrob Realty Corporation. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2023. 2 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
7
About 100% of the building's 3 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 · 49

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance at basement

    Jun 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 7th up from bottom in the building front entrance at stoop, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Apr 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective dislodged brick chimeney with missing mortar at joints, above roof ,northwest section, at front areaway

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at entrance door to public hall, building's vestibule, , 1st story

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device (hasp and catch arranged to be padlocked) at bilco doors leading to rear yard at cellar

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at cellar

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on door (leading to cellar) at basement at public hall

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at basement (leading to cellar) at public hall

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at basement entrance at public hall

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at basement at public hall

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story

    May 19, 2007 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required .

    Sep 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at north

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls , ceilings and woodworks throughout in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at north

    Nov 27, 2001 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame and molding top cellar stair at basement

    Nov 27, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood door frame 1st sty public hall entrance to bldg

    Apr 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1st sty public hall

    Apr 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom 1st sty public hall 1st sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Apr 28, 1999 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage basement throughout

    Apr 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1st sty public hall

    Apr 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement front stoop entrance to bldg steps

    Apr 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Jun 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts hooks or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Jun 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasps & eyes scuttle cover roof.

    Jun 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing drain plate vestibule at basement.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear & boiler room.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs all sty pub hall.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective cast iron vent pipe roof east.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling near entrance door to boiler room.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar r109.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of floor signs posted out of sequence all stys pub halls.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar rear.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 10, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant clg cellar rear.

    May 16, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader rear of bldg.

    May 16, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Sep 16, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection i observed new general wiring for new installation of 8 gang meter pan, 8- gang service and switch. all work observed at cellar level.electrical

    Jun 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. on 4/4/16 at apprx 10:45am i observed newly instal led sprinkler heads in the hallway at the above address.no permit or inspections were conducted under dob records.photos taken.rmdy:obtain

    Apr 4, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2005 · Apt 1

    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
1887
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1838 / 6
Assessed value
$175,320
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #324186, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 156 Hancock Street

Who owns 156 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lesrob Realty Corporation.

Does 156 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 156 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 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.