16-21 Hancock Street
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03548-0100Map
Owner of record: 1621 Hancock LLC
16-21 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 1621 Hancock LLC. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on April 25, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 95
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 176
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 95
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door latch assembly at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective building entrance door latch at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2023
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening eyelets installed at the scuttle cover, roof, capable of being padlock
Dec 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ; missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ; missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective between building entrance vestibule and 1st story public hall
Nov 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Sep 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mailbox at entrance vestibule
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling light fixture in 2nd story public hall
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors .. at public hall stairs
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at lobby, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at 2nd story public hall
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the plaster surface around the skylight in 2nd story public hall
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box in building entrance vestibule
May 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2011 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 30, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,508 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3548 / 100
- Assessed value
- $337,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404955, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.
Questions about 16-21 Hancock Street
Who owns 16-21 Hancock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1621 Hancock LLC.
Does 16-21 Hancock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.
Is 16-21 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 16-21 Hancock Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 16-21 Hancock Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.