20 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01999-0013Map
Owner of record: 20 Hancock Street LLC
20 Hancock Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 20 Hancock Street LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on February 19, 2020. 18 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 19
- 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 19, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceiling walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood treads 4,5,6,7 and 8 up from bottom of intemediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13608785 issued 18-feb-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. rca past due 60 days issued 12/07/24 by #3493 who noted at exposure 1 (front) 2nd floors, disrepair at facade cornice (right side) separating, loose and ho
Apr 21, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | $1,250,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,933 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,228 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1999 / 13
- Assessed value
- $149,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 20 Hancock Street
Who owns 20 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 20 Hancock Street LLC.
Does 20 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 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 20 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 Hancock Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.