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258 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01839-0016Map

Owner of record: Lawrence, Cheryl Beckles

258 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lawrence, Cheryl Beckles. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 32

  • 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 27, 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
  • 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
  • C

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

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    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 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.

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall night inspection.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle area 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    May 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items public hall basement.

    May 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    May 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Mar 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub vestibule.

    Mar 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls near stairs all stys pub halls.

    Mar 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Mar 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public halls all stys.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all stys public hall.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of disused household items 3 sty scuttle recess.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture ladders etc al stys pub hall & refrigerator basement sty pub hall.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 2, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit; stop all work remedy; obtain permit, call dob at 802-3685 before.returning to work

    Jan 14, 2004

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.demolition alteration and thaen new installation of no hub cast iron roughing for lavatory,water closet as well as new 3/4" gas lines for cooking equipment all plumbing work 100%

    Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work performed was required to be performed by a licensed master plumber.demolition alterntion and then new installation of no hub cast iron roughing for lavatory water closet as well as new 3/4" gas

    Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.demolition alternation and new installation of no hub cast iron roughing for lavatory water closet as well as new 3/4"gas lines for cooking equipment all pl

    Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C3)
Year built
1892
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1839 / 16
Assessed value
$420,300
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #362139, last renewed May 19, 2025.

Questions about 258 Hancock Street

Who owns 258 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence, Cheryl Beckles.

Does 258 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 258 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 258 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 258 Hancock Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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