174 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01838-0015Map
Owner of record: Steven Beckles
174 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1883 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Steven Beckles. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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 10, 2024
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clam casing around the entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around the waste pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. north door at north, north door frame at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, east wall at east, north wall at north in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window frames rotted in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit and make operable the window lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain at skylight in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood frames upper and lower sashes windows bathroom and north west room in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
May 19, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms.millington in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective and/or corroded metal skylight over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 28, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood window frames in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 28, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 28, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 28, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall front room 3 sty apt 3 er1 43514. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall center room 3 sty apt 3 er1 43514. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru out 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eroded sink kitchen 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall cabinet kitchen 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty apt 3 milling. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Aug 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall.
Aug 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall kitchen 3 sty apt 3 milling 622 8412 er1 43514. located at apt 3
Aug 10, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass lower sash at window north room 3rd sty apt 3 er1 , section '' ''
Aug 21, 1998 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1883
- 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 / 15
- Assessed value
- $176,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #305841, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 174 Hancock Street
Who owns 174 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Steven Beckles.
Does 174 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 174 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 174 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1883 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 174 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.