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16-63 Hancock Street

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03548-0073Map

Owner of record: Claudia J Vargas

16-63 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Claudia J Vargas. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
111
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 111

  • 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 7, 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 21, 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 12, 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.

    Dec 2, 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 15, 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 27, 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 29, 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 16, 2022

    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 4, 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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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 15, 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 15, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 20, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. at cellar

    Jan 20, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet , wash basin , kitchen sink , and shower stall at cellar

    Jan 20, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at all treads at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; one way screws in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp and eye installed at fire egress door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sealed shut at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose loose ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 plaster board and wood framing erected from floor to ceiling created extra room in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 plaster board and wood framing erected from floor to ceiling creating extra room in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35243928l issued on 1/20/2020, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certi

    Feb 27, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records cellar usage changed from ordinary storage to an apartment with bathroom and kicthen facilties installed

    Jan 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 18, 2016 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2015 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2015 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 15, 2012 · Apt BASMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    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
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3548 / 73
Assessed value
$93,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410355, last renewed Aug 13, 2019.

Questions about 16-63 Hancock Street

Who owns 16-63 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Claudia J Vargas.

Does 16-63 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.

Is 16-63 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 16-63 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 16-63 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.