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
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 · 39
- 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
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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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.
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.
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 24, 2017
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 - 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling boiler room cellar.
Jan 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade basement to 1 sty public hall.
Jan 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.