319 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, seven-unit building at 319 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Francesca Harewood, has experienced several noteworthy issues since 2018. Most recently, the building has active violations from the Department of Buildings for failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, with the latest violation issued in September 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring concerns about water safety and infrastructure, including a significant water leak in 2021 and multiple violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024.

In January 2019, multiple safety issues were documented in Apartment 1, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken flooring in the private hallway, and a painted sprinkler head that constituted a nuisance. Additional violations from 2019-2024 indicate problems with the cellar heating plant enclosure and fire retardant ceiling. The building has generally passed rodent inspections since 2022, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2019.

The property's historical complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and safety compliance. While there have been significant problems documented, including water leaks and safety equipment issues, many of these violations remain open as of the most recent inspections, indicating they have not yet been resolved. The building's age (built in 1900) and its classification as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B" suggest it may have undergone changes from its original construction, though the specific nature of this conversion is not detailed in the available records.