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16 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01999-0011Map

Owner of record: Rolston Ronald

16 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rolston Ronald. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 73

  • 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

    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 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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
  • 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 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2

    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, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    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 located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wall outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wall outlet cover plate at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lock and assembly to door at front areaway

    Sep 15, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective tenant desirae parker (718) 398-5918 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · 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) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · 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 from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling, north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 27, 2005 · 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 closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · 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) east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · 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 east at south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,360 ft²
Lot area
2,228 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1999 / 11
Assessed value
$292,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324775, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 16 Hancock Street

Who owns 16 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rolston Ronald.

Does 16 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 16 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 16 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 16 Hancock Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.