473 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 473 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Seth Weissman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there were two incidents of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in late 2021 and early 2022, though these were reportedly resolved promptly. More recently, in March 2024, multiple class A violations were documented regarding maintenance issues in the vestibule, including water leaks, defective fire retardant material, and painting concerns.
The building has a concerning history of indoor air quality issues, particularly in 2019, with multiple complaints about chemical vapors and gases. Unit 1R exhibited significant maintenance problems in 2022, including mold and pest infestations, defective doors, and bathroom tile issues, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
While there have been bedbug incidents recorded in 2021-2022, none have been reported in the most recent filing periods (2022-2024). A violation related to the failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection results was dismissed in July 2023. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 indicates improved vermin control measures.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9296 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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