12 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01999-0009Map
Owner of record: Most Holding Corp.
12 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 Most Holding Corp.. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 75
- 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 26, 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 - 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 25, 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
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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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 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 30, 2019
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 24, 2017
Open — Info 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, 2016
Open — Info 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 9, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no cold water supply to the entire building
May 8, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no water supply to the sprinkler system in the entire building
May 8, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in entire building
May 8, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 23, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 23, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 23, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 23, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 missing bulbs 100 watts at front areaway
Apr 4, 2002
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein. at public hall
Apr 4, 2002
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1 located at apt 2, 2nd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range at 2 sty apt 2 er1 located at apt 2, 2nd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar north
Oct 18, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center
Oct 18, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Oct 15, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline kitchen sink 3 sty community bathroom.
Oct 15, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 3 sty community bathroom.
Oct 15, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty community bathroom.
Oct 15, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked 1 sty public hall.
Oct 15, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at basement apt bb er1.
Jun 27, 1996
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at basement apt bb er1.
Jun 27, 1996
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts hook or lock which does not require akey ot open public hall bulkhead.
Jan 20, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.
Jan 20, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance from street 1 sty.
Jan 20, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Jan 20, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 2 sty public hall bathroom.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose washbasin 2 sty public hall bathroom.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door 2 sty room 2r.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator door 2 sty room 2r kitchen.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty room 2r thru out.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty room 2r thru out.
Feb 9, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar throughout.
Apr 12, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Apr 12, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 14, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
20050808yry pediment above the first floor front window has broken off with the remaining portion becoming loose and in danger of breaking away from
Mar 18, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: section of the masonry pediment above window at 1st story front facade, has collapse untofront yard and front stairs. and the remaining portion appear loose
Nov 23, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
May 16, 2009 · Apt BUILD
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
May 14, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt NON
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt NON
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
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
- 2,616 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,470 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1999 / 9
- Assessed value
- $139,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303312, last renewed Mar 29, 1996.
Questions about 12 Hancock Street
Who owns 12 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Most Holding Corp..
Does 12 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 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 12 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 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.