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
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 · 66
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 10, 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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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.