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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 10, 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

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 · 44

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Mar 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Refit door at vestibule , 1st story

    May 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

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

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
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.