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491 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
56
Housing Violations
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Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 491 Hancock Street

The three-story, three-unit brick building at 491 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joan Nieves, has a history of maintenance issues that warrant attention. Most recently, in 2025, there have been confirmed pest issues requiring HPD violations and rodent activity was detected in June 2025, though the building passed a subsequent inspection in 2024. The property has experienced recurring rodent problems, with inspections between 2015-2025 showing multiple instances of rat activity, though some inspections have passed.

A significant cluster of violations occurred in 2022-2023, including emergency violations for fire escape safety and roof door issues, as well as requirements for ceiling and wall repainting in public areas. The building's maintenance history shows consistent issues with building systems and pest control. There are currently active violations listed for failure to file annual low pressure inspections from 2018-2024.

The property has undergone multiple bedbug inspections, with varying results, including a significant infestation cleanup in 2020-2021 involving three units. Previous violations from 2018-2019 indicated serious concerns about obstructed exit passageways due to construction modifications, though these were resolved. The building has had several non-emergency maintenance issues, such as flooring concerns and door/window problems, though many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with three bedbug reports (2023-2025) showing no active infestations, though the most recent 2025 report was received after the current inspection date.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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491 Hancock Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1899
Total area 3096 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
56
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
13
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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491 Hancock Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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491 Hancock Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 491 Hancock Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-152025-04-10Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-04-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-172023-04-14Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-172023-04-14Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-172023-04-14Outside Building-Roof Door/hatchEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 491 Hancock Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-10ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-04-12ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WALLS, ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL2023-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-12ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL2023-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-23ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-25ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 491 Hancock Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-15 12:10UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-15 12:05FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2023-04-29 17:30RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2022-08-04 10:23RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-08-04 10:20UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 491 Hancock Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 491 Hancock Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-07-080002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-06-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-08-300302021-11-012022-10-31
2023-08-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-10-193332020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 491 Hancock Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-16InitialRat Activity
2024-06-27InitialPassed
2023-10-27CompliancePassed
2023-05-25InitialFailed for Other R
2022-10-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 491 Hancock Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-2035427804XJOAN NIEVESFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35328747P ISSUED ON 04-07-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY NO RECORDRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-03-2835394946NNIEVES JOANFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35328747P ISSUED ON 04-07-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF C.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-12-1535392316JNIEVES JOANFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35328747P ISSUED ON 4/7/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. NOTE:NO DOCUMENT FILE FOR FRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-10-2935395635KJOAN NIEVESFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35328747P ISSUED ON 04/07/2018 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FAILURE TO PROVIDERESOLVE0.00.0
2018-09-1635389119NJOAN NIEVESFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35328747P ISSUED ON 04-17-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGRWAY. REMEDY: CRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 491 Hancock Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 491 Hancock Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 491 Hancock Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 491 Hancock Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 491 Hancock Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 491 Hancock Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 491 Hancock Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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