Would renters recommend 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

40% of tenants who reviewed 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

20% of tenants who reviewed 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 have any open violations?

This building has 24 open violations.

Is 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is pet friendly.

When was 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1899, this building has 25 units and 5 floors.

Is 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 good cause eviction protected?

148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Who owns or manages 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is owned or managed by Fulton Estates LLC.

Has 148 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 had any litigation cases?

This building has 9 housing court litigation cases.

148 Hancock Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216

25 units·5 floors·Built in 1899

2.8

5 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 148 Hancock Street

148 Hancock Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.8/5 across 5 reviews, with 40% recommending it and 20% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 24 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Located at 148 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, this building has 5 floors and 25 units. Built in 1899 and managed by Fulton Estates LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The A, C, and S subway lines are close by, providing convenient transit options. Bedford-Stuyvesant is a residential area of Brooklyn. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for 148 Hancock Street reveal mixed experiences, emphasizing the building's prime location close to public transport and local amenities. While residents appreciate the spacious units and friendly neighbors, concerns about cleanliness, maintenance responsiveness, and pest issues are prevalent. Multiple residents noted ongoing problems with garbage management and noise levels, as well as unaddressed repairs. The building’s super is regarded positively, but management is criticized for inadequate support and communication. Rent stabilization is a noted benefit, yet the overall sentiment suggests a need for significant improvements to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews of 148 Hancock Street

Former tenant·just now

Not too bad, but you get what you pay for

Pros

Location is Great, near the A train, and the G is not bad. Bedstuy used to be bad, right now is a chill place to live, near parks, bars, restaurants. the size of the units are great.

Cons

you can hear the rats inside the walls of the building, but for some reason they dont get inside my apartment. entrance is always dirty.

Advice to the owners

get rid of the rats

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Basically slum lord of an owner

Pros

Location, big windows

Cons

The building is not properly maintained, broken stairs literally everywhere. The dust covering every inch of the hallways is from previous bandaid job construction they’ve done. The electric box is not up to code and literally still uses old fuses. The super is a drunk misogynist who will yell at you for asking to turn the heat on in late December. You have to file 311 reports with every maintenance request and then you have a 50/50 chance of it being fixed. Had to go through housing court to get security deposit returned and even though it was no proper amount.

Advice to the owners

Do better?

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Trash management

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average0.96Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

8Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Building owners and associates

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Fulton Estates Llc
2.8(5)
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1 building
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Fulton Estates
2.8(5)
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1 building
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Karl Zimmer
2.8(5)
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1 building
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Carl Zimmer
2.8(5)
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1 building

Fulton Estates Llc

2.8(5)

1 building

Fulton Estates

2.8(5)

1 building

Karl Zimmer

2.8(5)

1 building

Carl Zimmer

2.8(5)

1 building

148 Hancock Street

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Not too bad, but you get what you pay for

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Basically slum lord of an owner

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