248 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01839-0011Map
Owner of record: 248 Hancock Corporation
248 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 248 Hancock Corporation. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on February 10, 2026. 6 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 16
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double lock cylinder installed at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling at public hall
Nov 7, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling basment at public hall
Nov 7, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water penetrating ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 10, 3rd story, b-room at west
Apr 8, 2002 · Apt 10
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents basement story south , b-room
Apr 8, 2002
Open — Nov certified late - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2001
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1839 / 11
- Assessed value
- $321,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #365768, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 248 Hancock Street
Who owns 248 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 248 Hancock Corporation.
Does 248 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 248 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 248 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 248 Hancock Street?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.