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1285 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03391-0042Map

Owner of record: Zhang, Zhi

1285 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zhang, Zhi. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 19

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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

    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 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
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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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove and/or oven in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -inoperative- located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard .... in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrances located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrances located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 29, 1999

    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.

    Dec 1, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    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
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3391 / 42
Assessed value
$91,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361063, last renewed Sep 17, 2024.

Questions about 1285 Hancock Street

Who owns 1285 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhang, Zhi.

Does 1285 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 1285 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 1285 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1285 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.