252 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The 6-unit, 3-story building at 252 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yehuda Cohen, has experienced several notable pest-related issues over recent years. Most concerning is the recent pattern of rat activity, with multiple rat sightings reported in 2024 (June, May), followed by inspections showing either rat activity or requiring bait application through the end of 2024.
The building's rodent inspections have shown a mixed record, with the most recent compliance inspection in June 2025 passing, though earlier inspections in 2024 and late 2023 indicated either failed results or required follow-up treatment. Prior to the current rodent issues, the building had documented pest problems in 2018, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) - though access for inspection was not granted in one instance.
The building has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports between 2019-2024, showing no reported infestations during these periods. While the property has had some violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021, all bedbug reporting requirements appear to have been subsequently met, with the most recent filing in December 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. The building's structure, dating back to 1889, has undergone previous classification as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A," indicating it was converted to permanent residential use at some point in its history.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1889 |
Total area | 3300 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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