NY Property Records

540 Hancock Street
Brooklyn · Kings County · 11233

02 · Walk-Up AptsLast sold Sep 2005 · click to view deed ↗
Owner of record
OwnerThompson James
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$21,000
Total assessed$144,720
Est. annual tax$6,102 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleThree Families
Year built1899
Living area2,450 sq ft
Lot
Size0.04 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth17 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft1,667
Zoning
DistrictR6B
FAR1.89 built · 2.0 max residential · 2.0 max facility
Zoning map17a
Recorded documents · 8
CORRECT INDEX/DEED-OFFICE USE Sep 20, 2005
grantor Haynes, Arthur
grantee Thompson, James
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MORTGAGE $208,452 May 8, 2003
mortgagor/borrower Denton, Nina
mortgagee/lender Midfirst Bank
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VACATE ORDER Dec 9, 1982
party 1 New York City
party 2 Vacate Order
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VACATE ORDER Nov 15, 1982
party 1 New York City
party 2 Vacate Order
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DEED Aug 18, 1982
grantor/seller Commissioner Financeny
grantee/buyer New York City
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DEED Jun 11, 1982
grantor/seller Haynes, Arthur
grantee/buyer Thompson, James
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MORTGAGE $15,000 Jun 11, 1982
mortgagor/borrower Thompson, James
mortgagee/lender Haynes, Arthur
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POWER OF ATTORNEY Jun 11, 1982
party one Haynes, Arthur
party two Haynes, Frank
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HPD violations — total 32 · open 24 · closed 8
A · Non-hazardous Open May 4, 2026
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 20, 2025
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jun 9, 2025
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 29, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 10, 2024
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Nov 22, 2023
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Mar 23, 2023
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Nov 14, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Feb 25, 2022
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Feb 25, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 9, 2021
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Oct 9, 2015
SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIV
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 13, 2005
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/ BUZZER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 13, 2005
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT W
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 13, 2005
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT EAST WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 13, 2005
SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN T
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B · Hazardous Open Apr 13, 1988
SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY T
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B · Hazardous Open Apr 13, 1988
SECTION 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY NIGHT INSPECTION.
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A · Non-hazardous Open May 8, 1987
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE NEWEL POST ENTRANCE BUILDING FRONT WEST.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE EGRESS OBSTRUCTED. PROVIDE PROPER MEANS OF EGRESS BY REMOVING PARTITIONS FORMING CLOSET ENCLOSING SCUTTLE LADDER TO ROOF 3 STY PUBLIC
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SAGGING WOOD FLOOR 2 STY PUBLIC HALL AT CENTER.
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUBLIC HALL ALL STYS.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BRICK AT NORTH WALL BOILER ROOM CELLAR FRONT.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER CEILING CELLAR REAR.
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY.
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C · Immediately hazardous Open Jun 10, 1986
D26-17.10 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 BUILDING'
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B · Hazardous Open Sep 9, 1985
D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FURNITURE STORED CELLAR THRU OUT.
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B · Hazardous Open Sep 9, 1985
D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTER BASEMENT STAIR TO 1 STY PUB HALL.
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B · Hazardous Open Sep 9, 1985
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT CENTER 3 STY PUB HALL.
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A · Non-hazardous Open Sep 9, 1985
D26-21.07 ADM CODE MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES A COPY OF THE SPRINKLER TES T FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
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No DOB violations or complaints on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL3016600024
SWIS610100
Parcel ID6101003016600024

Who owns 540 Hancock Street?

540 Hancock Street, Brooklyn is owned by Thompson James per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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