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252 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01839-0013Map

Owner of record: 252 Hancock Realty LLC

252 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 252 Hancock Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 16 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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 · 30

  • 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 information missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and it's assembly at building entrance door at public hall

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Oct 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door

    May 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    May 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, lights not on. front pf building

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 3

    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 (C2)
Year built
1889
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1839 / 13
Assessed value
$490,500
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #303178, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 252 Hancock Street

Who owns 252 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 252 Hancock Realty LLC.

Does 252 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 252 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 252 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 252 Hancock Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.