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1139 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03389-0047Map

Owner of record: Germain, Saint Jean

1139 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Germain, Saint Jean. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

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 · 37

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Repair the broken or defective connection at watse-line pipe from sewer main trap to the building front curb at southwest at cellar

    Dec 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the wastewater seepage at southwest at cellar

    Dec 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required fixture present light not on

    Feb 2, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door basement sty to cellar.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles etc basement & 1 sty public halls.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood paneling walls all stys public hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors cellar boiler room.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement sty public hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage boiler room cellar.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections gas range sink water closet washbasin & bathtub cellar center.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partitions erected creating rooms at cellar center.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture & household articles 2 sty pub hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement 1 & 2 sty pub hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 20, 2022 · 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
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3389 / 47
Assessed value
$84,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336046, last renewed Feb 9, 2023.

Questions about 1139 Hancock Street

Who owns 1139 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Germain, Saint Jean.

Does 1139 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 1139 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 1139 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1139 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.