509 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-unit residential building at 509 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Nii Badu Kotei, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2021. Most notably, there was a cluster of complaints in February 2021 that included water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leak), flooring problems, unsanitary conditions involving pests, door and window issues, electrical concerns, and a fire escape inspection, all of which required HPD intervention.

Violations were specifically issued regarding flooring issues and various water leak problems affecting the first apartment's bathroom. In 2021, there were also complaints about illegal conversion and certificate of occupancy concerns, though the latter was inspected and found to warrant no violation. The building has maintained an annual bedbug reporting requirement, with no reported infestations between 2021-2022, and most recently submitted its report for the 2022-2023 period showing zero infestations.

More recent developments show consistent rodent control efforts, with the building passing inspections in 2024 and 2025, though there were reports of rat activity in 2020-2021. As of April 2024, there remains an open violation related to annual bedbug reporting requirements, though this appears to be an administrative issue rather than a health or safety concern. The building has generally required ongoing maintenance attention to address various issues, but recent rodent inspection pass rates suggest improved pest management.