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1256 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03398-0015Map

Owner of record: Rivera, Lucy

1256 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Rivera, Lucy. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 30 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 39

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    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.

    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 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
  • 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
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration erected drop ceiling at bathroom, kitchen and room east 3 in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window sash from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall, east wall, north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 4th room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, north wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the 4th room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    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.

    Feb 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock front entrance door street to bldg.

    Oct 26, 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 cellar rear.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water stained walls & ceilings rear room 1 sty apt r29. , section '' ''

    Jan 7, 1988 · Apt R29

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear of bldg.

    Jan 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    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
1899
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
2,650 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3398 / 15
Assessed value
$91,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350925, last renewed Jan 24, 2023.

Questions about 1256 Hancock Street

Who owns 1256 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivera, Lucy.

Does 1256 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 1256 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 1256 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1256 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.