236 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

236 Hancock Street is a 3-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1886 and currently owned by Jonathan Nelson. The property has experienced recurring water-related maintenance issues, with the most recent violations occurring in October 2023, including two water supply complaints that resulted in violations.

The building has a documented pattern of plumbing and water supply problems, with similar issues recorded in April 2023 and August 2022. Multiple recent violations have been issued, including inadequate hot and cold water supply in Apartment 3R, problems with the fire escape egress from both the 2nd and 3rd stories, and defective window components in Apartment 3R. The building's systems maintenance records indicate active violations for failure to file external low pressure inspections for the years 2018-2020, and there are ongoing concerns about fire safety due to unpermitted obstructions on fire escapes.

The property has had several tenant complaints requiring HPD intervention, including heat and hot water issues, appliance problems, and pest-related concerns in 2022. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in August 2022, though access was denied during the inspection, and a similar complaint was made in May 2025 with initial access denied. The building maintains a generally good record with regard to rodent inspections, passing all recent annual inspections conducted from 2023 to 2025, with only one failure noted in 2020 for "Other Reasons." Recent inspections have also revealed some building envelope maintenance issues, including problems with door hardware at the first-floor entrance and balcony planters.