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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 49
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance at basement
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at cellar
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 17, 2016
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 2016
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, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story
May 19, 2007 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame and molding top cellar stair at basement
Nov 27, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood door frame 1st sty public hall entrance to bldg
Apr 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1st sty public hall
Apr 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage basement throughout
Apr 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1st sty public hall
Apr 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement front stoop entrance to bldg steps
Apr 28, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasps & eyes scuttle cover roof.
Jun 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing drain plate vestibule at basement.
Sep 10, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear & boiler room.
Sep 10, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective cast iron vent pipe roof east.
Sep 10, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar r109.
Sep 10, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar rear.
Sep 10, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.