383 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Situated in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 383 Hancock Street is a 3-unit, 3-story building constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Tyrone Nichols. The property has experienced significant and recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and June of 2025.

Between March 2025 and May 2025 alone, there were at least ten documented incidents involving heat and hot water complaints, with both building-wide and individual apartment issues reported. While most of these complaints were eventually closed, many required follow-up inspections and confirmations of restoration, suggesting an ongoing and persistent problem with the building's heating system. In addition to the heating issues, the building has four open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024, indicating potential noncompliance with annual bedbug reporting regulations.

However, on a positive note, the building has successfully passed three rodent inspections conducted in December 2019, October 2022, and June 2024, suggesting good maintenance practices regarding pest control. While the heating system problems represent the most significant current maintenance challenge, the building's age and history suggest the need for ongoing attention to various infrastructure systems. The heat and hot water issues appear to be the most pressing concern for current residents, given their frequency and recent nature.