155 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

155 Hancock Street is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and constructed in 1882, currently owned by Neil Smilen. The property has been experiencing ongoing pest and sanitation issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints regarding pests, including an active violation for roach infestation in Apartment 3A (as of August 2024), and repeated reports of unsanitary conditions that inspectors were unable to access for verification.

The building has also faced water-related concerns, with Apartment 2A documented for multiple water leak issues requiring repairs, and Apartment 1A facing mold concerns in the bathroom noted as an open violation. In late 2024 and early 2025, the building underwent rat control measures, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait application, indicating a persistent rodent problem. The building's recent history includes several emergency and non-emergency complaints that required attention, such as a sewage issue, flooring concerns, and exterior pavement matters, though some complaints could not be inspected due to access issues.

Building safety has been a concern, with inspections in 2022-2023 revealing facade issues that required immediate attention, including detached brownstone portions above windows that posed a potential safety risk. While the building has documented compliance with bedbug reporting requirements (showing no infested units between 2019 and 2024), the persistent pest problems and multiple unsatisfied inspection requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has had several Housing Maintenance Code violations and recent Department of Buildings inspections, including a partial stop work order in 2025 related to sidewalk shed conditions that required attention.