1019 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, eight-unit building at 1019 Hancock Street in Bushwick, built in 1910 and currently owned by 1019 Hancock Street LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with emergency complaints filed in late 2022 and early 2023.

The building faced multiple unsanitary conditions in late 2022, including pest infestations, mold issues, and problems with the ventilation system, though some complaints could not be properly inspected due to access issues. Additional infrastructure concerns were documented during this period, including problems with the plumbing system (specifically the bathtub/shower), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and smoke detector concerns, all classified as emergency situations. The Department of Buildings has also recorded several concerning incidents, including a construction safety compliance issue in September 2023 that resulted in a stop work order being rescinded, and an illegal conversion complaint from November 2022 that led to a partial vacate order being served.

Electrical wiring concerns were documented in November 2022, resulting in an Oath violation. Earlier building history from April 2022 shows a permit-related complaint that required inspection, though no violations were found at that time. While many of these complaints have been closed, particularly in February 2023, the pattern of multiple infrastructure and safety issues over this period suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.