268 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01839-0021Map
Owner of record: 268 Hancock LLC
268 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 268 Hancock LLC. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 2, 2019.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 33
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 67
- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 9, 2016
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration scuttle ladder enclosed within the 3rd sty apt #4, not accessible at public hall stairs
Jun 25, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood joists fire damaged at 3rd sty. ceiling at public hall stairs
Jun 25, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up to all openings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 19, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up to all openings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
May 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up at all openings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood riser, 16th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at cellar
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling at cellar
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at roof
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at cellar
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at cellar
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose banister between 2nd & 3rd stories at public hall stairs
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at basement
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasps at window gate arranged to be padlocked in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard radiator at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at all stories public halls
Apr 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,, at boiler room
Nov 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock mechanism at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 16, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ..... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov 34321865h issued 4-16-02. remedy:file c of c.
Mar 5, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work notedl 2nd and 3rd floor demo partition at various location at the 2nd and 3rd floor. erected new parition at various location. stop all work. remedy: obtain a permit.
Apr 16, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 18, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1839 / 21
- Assessed value
- $106,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #315137, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 268 Hancock Street
Who owns 268 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 268 Hancock LLC.
Does 268 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 268 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 268 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 268 Hancock Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.