872 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 7-unit, 4-story residential building at 872 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Aaron Palmetto, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, most notably with heat and hot water services. Between late 2021 and early 2023, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water, affecting either individual apartments or the entire building, though inspections typically found no violations or confirmed that services had been restored.

More recently, in February 2024, a mold issue was identified in apartment 2R, resulting in several code violations including the presence of approximately 1 square foot of mold at the ceiling and 2 square feet at the west wall, along with missing safety devices (carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector) and reports of pest infestations (mice and roaches) in that apartment. The building's common areas have also required attention, with violations recorded in 2023 relating to the 4th story public hall's ceiling paint and fire retardant materials.

Security concerns were noted in 2021 regarding an illegal electromagnetic locking device at the building's front entrance. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations, and while there have been multiple rodent activity reports between 2017 and 2025, the most recent inspection in May 2025 showed rat activity, indicating ongoing challenges with pest control management despite previous baiting efforts.