1137 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 1137 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Antonio Lewishall, has a notable history of heating-related issues, with three documented emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems since 2018. Most recently, in October 2023, tenants reported an absence of heat and hot water throughout the building, though HPD confirmed that these services were restored shortly after their intervention.

The building also experienced a plumbing emergency in December 2024, and there is a current violation as of April 2024 related to the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, continuing an unfiled status that has persisted through multiple years (2021-2024). Additionally, a more recent issue emerged in December 2024 involving water seeping through the foundation walls at the east and south sides of the cellar.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2013 through 2025, indicating good pest control standards. The property has a documented history of heat and hot water system problems affecting the entire building, recurring approximately every five years, along with the most recent plumbing issues and structural moisture concern. The presence of multiple outstanding bedbug report violations over several years suggests ongoing non-compliance with housing maintenance requirements in this area, though it should be noted that failure to submit these reports does not necessarily indicate an active infestation.