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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

Concern
5 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 · 31

  • 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

    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 27, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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
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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 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at basement,

    Mar 14, 2013

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.