275 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 5-unit, 3-story brownstone at 275 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by May Davy, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with complaints in 2021 and 2022 where HPD could not gain access to inspect the units.

In late 2021, the building faced multiple emergencies requiring inspection, including heavy water leaks, window issues, and various door/window problems. These incidents resulted in several housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 3, where issues with windows, water leaks, ceiling plaster, and paint surfaces were documented and subsequently certified as corrected in late 2021.

The building has maintained a good record since then, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past six years (2019-2024), and consistently passing rodent inspections conducted every six months between 2019 and 2025. However, there is currently one open violation from September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of July 2025. The building's recent history shows improved maintenance responsiveness, with no major emergency complaints filed since 2022, and regular compliance with bedbug and rodent inspection requirements.