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172 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01838-0014Map

Owner of record: 172 Hancock Street LLC

172 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 172 Hancock Street LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 17, 2018

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 21, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 21, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 21, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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
1881
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,840 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1838 / 14
Assessed value
$176,100
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #345295, last renewed Mar 31, 2025.

Questions about 172 Hancock Street

Who owns 172 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 172 Hancock Street LLC.

Does 172 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 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 172 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1881 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 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.