1281 Hancock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03391-0044Map
Owner of record: John Williams Irrevocable Trust
1281 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 John Williams Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 31
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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
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 27, 2024
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 10, 2024
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors : apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at basement,
Mar 14, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the foyer , the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt LL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 44
- Assessed value
- $94,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304505, last renewed Feb 12, 2025.
Questions about 1281 Hancock Street
Who owns 1281 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John Williams Irrevocable Trust.
Does 1281 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 1281 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 1281 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1281 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.