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979 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03387-0065Map

Owner of record: Curtis, Myra

979 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 Curtis, Myra. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
66
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 66

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulding front at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at door leading to next room at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to next room at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at fire eascape window at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout - all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at shower head at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of protruding nail at frame at door at entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective jamb at door at entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at door at entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at door at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile on floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Violation of the parking regulations in a residential district. noted: white lexus (ny plate# lrp2130) parked on front of the premises., conform to parking regulations

    Dec 26, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 1

    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 / 65
Assessed value
$79,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360355, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.

Questions about 979 Hancock Street

Who owns 979 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Curtis, Myra.

Does 979 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 979 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 979 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 979 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.