400 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 400 Hancock Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Bainbridge Cluster Associates LP, has experienced several maintenance challenges since 2022, though recent records indicate improved conditions. In 2022, there was a cluster of issues reported, primarily between March and May, including multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests, flooring problems, and various plumbing issues in Apartment 2A, such as bathroom obstructions and defective drain pipes. These incidents led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly impacting Apartment 2A, where roach infestations were documented along with problems concerning bathroom fixtures and kitchen appliances.

A notable violation from April 2022 specifically cited a roach infestation in Apartment 2A, while another violation required the replacement of defective self-closing doors in the first-story vestibule. Since those 2022 issues, the property has shown significant improvement. The most recent Bedbug Reporting filings from 2022-2025 show consistent records of "0 infested dwelling unit count" and "0 eradicated unit count," indicating successful management of pest control measures.

Rodent inspections conducted in October 2022 and June 2024 both passed, suggesting effective rodent control protocols are in place. The building's most recent Housing Maintenance Code violation from April 2024 relates to the requirement to file an annual bedbug report, though this is likely a standard administrative requirement rather than an indication of ongoing infestation issues. The substantial decrease in complaints and violations since 2022, particularly regarding pests, combined with recent successful inspections, suggests that the property management has addressed the major maintenance concerns that previously affected the building's habitability.