723 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

723 Hancock Street is a four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by John Warren. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints and violations primarily originating from Unit 4A, including problems with the intercom system, ventilation system, cabinets, doors, flooring, and safety features such as window guards and smoke detectors. Notably, there are open violations for defective intercom systems, missing window guards, and non-functional carbon monoxide detectors in the 4A apartment, as well as multiple ventilation system complaints.

The building has also faced historical issues with bedbugs, though recent reports from 2022-2024 indicate no current infestations, following an extensive outbreak in 2018-2019 that affected multiple units. While the property has documented rodent activity, particularly in 2018 and most recently in June 2025, regular inspections show variable compliance with pest control requirements. The Department of Buildings records show an active violation as of June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, and there have been periodic issues with boiler inspection compliance.

Multiple service requests were made in 2024, including multiple tickets for violations related to ventilation systems, cabinets, floors, walls, and ceilings, though these were generally closed without violation citations. The building has received several permits for maintenance work between 2021 and 2023, suggesting ongoing efforts to address various infrastructure needs. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 indicated rat activity, though a previous inspection in May 2024 had passed. These records indicate a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding building systems and safety features, with some improvements shown through service request resolutions and permit issuances, though many violations remain open as of the latest available data.