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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 115
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 5 wood balusters of handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Feb 24, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty public hall
Apr 9, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster ceiling 4 sty public hall
Apr 9, 1998
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 4 sty public hall er1
Apr 9, 1998
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.