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398 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01841-0017Map

Owner of record: Fulton, Andrea

398 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fulton, Andrea. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
8
About 100% of the building's 3 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 115

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at north, the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd door from north at east wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 13/0070 in the room located at b-room rm1

    May 19, 2014 · Apt RM1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 5 wood balusters of handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; incorrectly installled (total-4) missing (total-1) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west-1 closet door (loose at hinges) in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling, partially collasped in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ///// in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling all stories at public hall

    Feb 24, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 minimum required

    Sep 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty public hall

    Apr 9, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster ceiling 4 sty public hall

    Apr 9, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 4 sty public hall er1

    Apr 9, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jul 13, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2010 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,836 ft²
Lot area
1,917 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1841 / 17
Assessed value
$134,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321554, last renewed Jan 4, 2022.

Questions about 398 Hancock Street

Who owns 398 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fulton, Andrea.

Does 398 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 398 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 398 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 398 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.