398a Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01841-0018Map
Owner of record: Lion Of Bronx LLC
398a 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 Lion Of Bronx LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on March 10, 2026. 13 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 49
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Mar 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door at vestibule , 1st story
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd section from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
May 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd section from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4R
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood baluster 5th from west at north,at balustrade , at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected cast iron radator free standing on floor ,in public hall, at basement
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the fiber glass panel and caulking of visible mold at east wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to basement stairs 1st from east at south at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof scuttle ladder leading to bulkhead roof , 3rd story
Aug 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Aug 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under north radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. around window casing at 3rd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. around window casing at 3rd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15000707 issued 11-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story
Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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
Jun 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jun 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at the inner building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 2R
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 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
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4F4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4F4R3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 4F
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
- 4,036 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,917 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1841 / 18
- Assessed value
- $138,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324707, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 398a Hancock Street
Who owns 398a Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lion Of Bronx LLC.
Does 398a Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 398a 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 398a Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 398a 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.