619 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-story, 8-unit residential building at 619 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by David Steinberg, has experienced several maintenance and pest control issues since 2019. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing "Passed" results, though bait was applied in late 2022. The building, constructed in 1921 and classified as a New Law Tenement, had multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2023, particularly affecting Apartment 8, including issues with the roof leaks, water damage, floor repairs, and the need for various surface treatments.

Emergency complaints in February 2022 indicated problems with heating, power, and safety systems, including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these issues were subsequently addressed. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2019, consistently showing zero infested units across multiple reporting periods through 2025. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 were passed, suggesting improved pest management.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to various violations, with many being promptly addressed, including a significant group of violations related to Apartment 8 in 2023, which were certified as corrected by August 2023. A notable inspection in December 2024 resulted in a bedbug violation regarding annual reporting requirements, though this appears to be an administrative issue rather than a pest infestation problem. The building's documented history reflects ongoing maintenance challenges typical of older NYC tenements, with some improvements in pest control and maintenance response over the past few years.