985 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 985 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Jorge Sanchez, has a documented history of pest-related issues, particularly concerning rodents and bedbugs. Most notably, recent records indicate persistent rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing "Rat Activity." The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections since 2019, with varying results including rat activity in November 2020, March 2021, and April 2025 inspections. Bait applications were required in both April and March 2019, suggesting ongoing challenges with rodent control.

The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding bedbug reporting compliance. From 2021 to 2024, the building received four class A violations for failing to file the required annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD regulations. These violations were subsequently closed, but they indicate previous non-compliance with important health and safety requirements.

However, the most recent bedbug report filing in July 2025 shows no infested units, suggesting successful eradication efforts. The building's 311 service request history includes a 2020 complaint about rodent-related conditions, though the Department of Health was unable to access the property for inspection at that time. Despite these pest management challenges, the building's inspection history shows that it has passed several rodent inspections, including in 2019, 2020, and 2022, indicating some successful interventions. The property dates back to 1910 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement, which typically implies older construction standards that may contribute to persistent pest management issues.