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696 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

7
DOB Complaints
19
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 696 Hancock Street

The 6-unit, 3-story brownstone at 696 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1910 and currently owned by Patrick Lovell, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly with building-wide heat and hot water systems. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints (including emergencies in February 2023 and November 2022) and power outages, suggesting ongoing infrastructural challenges.

The building currently has several open violations related to safety and maintenance, including issues with bedbug reporting requirements, blocked scuttle ladder access, and several safety notice violations from 2021 regarding carbon monoxide detection, gas leak procedures, and heating system access. The property has a history of compliance issues with Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including eight instances of failing to comply with commissioner's orders in 2021 related to violations issued in 2019, though these carry no current balance due. A more recent violation from 2024 regarding failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection remains active.

Previous concerns about unauthorized occupancy or conversion of spaces were documented through complaints in 2019 and 2020, with some violations resolved through the Oath process. The building's rodent control history shows variable results, with rat activity reported in 2024 and a passing inspection in June 2025. While many older violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of basic utility issues and ongoing open violations, particularly regarding safety notices, suggests continued attention required to maintain basic habitability standards.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1910
Total area 5025 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
19
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
18
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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696 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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696 Hancock Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 696 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
2023-02-022023-02-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-182023-01-20Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-202022-11-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-212022-11-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-132022-11-16Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 696 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
2024-04-10AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-23AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-02-03BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AROUND SCUTTLE LADDER AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
2022-02-25AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-09AOpenNoneNone(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 696 Hancock Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-02-02 12:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-01-18 07:24ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2022-11-21 08:56HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-11-20 20:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-11-13 17:26ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 696 Hancock Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38197642021-10-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-11-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-11-03)
38086372021-08-04CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2021-08-03Oath Violation Served (2021-08-04)
37797572020-12-10CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-03-04Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-03-04)
37127412019-07-22CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-07-22Oath Violation Served (2019-07-22)
37112462019-07-12CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-07-18Oath Violation Served (2019-07-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 696 Hancock Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-10-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-10-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-10-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-10-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 696 Hancock Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 696 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 696 Hancock Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-18InitialPassed
2024-08-29ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-23InitialRat Activity
2022-10-19InitialPassed
2020-09-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 696 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 696 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 696 Hancock Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-08-0335587256RLOVELL, PATRICKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN V35438108X ISSUED 7/18/19 PURSUANT TO28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY102.01 FILE C/CRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0335587257ZLOVELL, PATRICKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN V35488106M ISSUED 7/18/19 PURSUANT TO28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY102.01 FILE C/CRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0335587258KLOVELL, PATRICKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN V35438107Y ISSUED 7/18/19 PURSUANT TO28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY102.01 FILE C/CRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0335587251HLOVELL, PATRICKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN V35438113K ISSUED 7/22/19 PURSUANT TO28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY102.01 FILE C/CRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0335587252JLOVELL, PATRICKFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN V35438112Z ISSUED 7/22/19 PURSUANT TO28-201.2;28-204.4;1RCNY102.01 FILE C/CRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 696 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 696 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 696 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 696 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 696 Hancock Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 696 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 696 Hancock Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 696 Hancock Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 696 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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