235 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, 7-unit building at 235 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Maisie Nelson and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concern has been recurring heat and hot water problems, with four documented complaints between 2021 and 2023, including a recent emergency complaint in December 2023 that, while investigated by HPD, resulted in no violations being issued. The building's heat and hot water systems appear to be a persistent challenge, though there have been no new complaints since 2023.

In addition to heating issues, the property has faced structural and safety concerns. An April 2024 inspection noted hairline stress cracks at the corner of bay windows, and there was a building shaking complaint filed in April 2024 that resulted in an Oath violation being served. Historical violations from 2011-2012 included various issues in the BSMTR apartment, such as problems with illegal alterations, a locked egress door, and inadequate plaster repair, though these violations were eventually resolved.

The building has also undergone multiple rodent inspections, with varying results between 2021 and 2025, showing both passed and failed inspections, with the most recent February 2025 inspection resulting in a "Passed" status. Recent regulatory compliance appears to be improving, as evidenced by two consecutive bedbug reports (2023 and 2024) showing zero infested units, though there was a period in 2022-2023 where violations for not filing annual bedbug reports were noted. A 2024 violation was recorded for failure to file a 2021 external low pressure inspection. Despite these issues, it's worth noting that many historical violations from the BSMTR apartment section were resolved, including problems with hot water supply, suspended ceilings, and various maintenance issues, all of which were certified as corrected in 2024.