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
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 · 73
- 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
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 10, 2024
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 - 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
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 17, 2018
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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, 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lock and assembly to door at front areaway
Sep 15, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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) 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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.