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985 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03387-0062Map

Owner of record: Jls General Contractors Corp

985 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jls General Contractors Corp. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 13 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 13, 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 · 25

  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 4 vacate order # 261269 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. vacate order # 261273

    Oct 13, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes ...sleeping only in the north 1 room located at cellar

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin, stand up shower and sink at illegal class ''a'' apt 1 located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at range at illegal class '' a'' apt 1 in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceiling and walls. windows broken and plywood sealed. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 21, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    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 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
  • 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) east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective switch at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 south at west

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant. at time of inspection premises susts ined water and smoke damage due to fire at 987 hancock street.also obs erved damaged ceiling s and windows at 3rd floor level maintain building in code compliant manner

    Oct 5, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit

    Oct 5, 2026

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is beams and sub flering rotted in basement apartment. tile floor cracked with a hole by door to bath room. repair and or replace defects.

    Nov 17, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 11, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 11, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 11, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 4

    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
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3387 / 62
Assessed value
$79,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368002, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 985 Hancock Street

Who owns 985 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jls General Contractors Corp.

Does 985 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 985 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 985 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 985 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.