Brooklyn · Block 1834 · Lot 55 · 11216

279 Hancock Street

3 floors · 7 apartments · 2,898 sq ft · built 1890 · class C1 · owner of record: Joseph A Ruth Llc

80open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
11HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 62 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 62 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (2 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-12-20 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 62 days
2 of 2 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 78 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

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Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 1, 1998Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN, DEFCT IS OPEANING TO CELLAR AT FRONT YARD NORTH WEST CORNER NOT ADEQUATELY COVERED. IT IS NOT WATER PROOF. PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PROOF COVER AT FRONT YARD CELLAR OPENING COAL SHOOT IMM
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Apr 12, 1999
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DOB (19)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 24, 2017LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
#12088
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
#11052
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 3, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
#10456
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#11268
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#10380
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#12308
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20289
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20055
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20666
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#16414
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2001LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#16671
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2000LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17185
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 1999LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#16917
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26869
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#222950
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21768
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#36830
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 28, 1994BOILER

#MD937614
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#36703
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (18)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 3)
Active
Feb 24, 2017Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Oct 1, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Mar 3, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 27, 2001Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 7, 2000Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 16, 1999Boiler LL6291
Active
May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
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Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
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Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
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HPD (42) · C 11 · B 20 · A 11
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 16, 2025B§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.Aug 20, 2025
Nov 15, 2024C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNov 29, 2024
Nov 15, 2024C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOMNov 21, 2024
Nov 15, 2024C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 21, 2024
Nov 15, 2024CApt 1 · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 29, 2024
Nov 15, 2024CApt 1 · § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 15, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER NORTH 4 (CENTER) WINDOW WOOD FRAME 2 FROM WEST AT EAST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT CENTER LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024AApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 3, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024CApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 25, 2024
Aug 30, 2024CApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 25, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE 1ST FRAMES WINDOW FRAME EAST FROM WEST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND FRAMES WINDOW FRAME AT WEST FROM EAST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD RAILING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER NORTH 2 ROOM WINDOW WOOD FRAMES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 30, 2024BApt 1 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER NORTH 4 (CENTER) WINDOW WOOD FRAME 1ST FROM EAST AT WEST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT CENTER LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 4, 2024
Aug 1, 2023CApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1Aug 27, 2023
Aug 1, 2023AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS, CEILING AND TRIM IN THE 22nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1 UPPER LEVELNov 4, 2023
Aug 1, 2023AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS, CEILING AND TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Nov 4, 2023
Aug 1, 2023BApt 1 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1Sep 5, 2023
Aug 1, 2023CApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1Aug 27, 2023
Aug 1, 2023AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS, CEILING AND TRIM IN THE 23rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1 UPPER LEVELNov 4, 2023
Aug 1, 2023BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 11th BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1 LOWER LEVELSep 5, 2023
Aug 1, 2023AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1 LOWER LEVELNov 4, 2023
Aug 1, 2023BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE 22nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1 UPPER LEVELSep 5, 2023
Aug 1, 2023BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 22nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1 UPPER LEVELSep 5, 2023
Aug 1, 2023AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS, CEILING AND TRIM IN THE 22nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1 UPPER LEVELNov 4, 2023
Jul 21, 2023BApt BASEME · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 12th BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT BASEME, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTAug 25, 2023
Jan 9, 2020B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BOXES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYFeb 13, 2020
Jan 9, 2020A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE 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.Apr 13, 2020
Jan 9, 2020A§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTEDApr 13, 2020
Jan 9, 2020A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: 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.Apr 13, 2020
Dec 24, 2019CSECTION 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.Dec 30, 2019
Dec 17, 2019CApt 1 · SECTION 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.Dec 23, 2019
Aug 11, 2008ASECTION 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 BASEMENT STY REAR ROOM SINK & GAS RANGE INSTALLED.Nov 14, 2008
Aug 11, 2008ASECTION 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 BASEMENT STY WATERCLOSET BATHTUB & WASHBASIN INSTALLED CREATING A BATHROOM.Nov 14, 2008

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