1131 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-story, four-unit building at 1131 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by 1131 Hancock St LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, the building has faced persistent challenges with bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations from 2021-2024 indicating the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code Section HMC.

Additionally, two serious violations were recorded in March 2019 regarding gas leak procedures and housing information guide postings, though these are now categorized as "Open" as of the current date. A concerning cluster of maintenance issues occurred in March 2019, including problems with heat and hot water affecting the entire building, various plumbing issues (including toilet problems), electrical appliance malfunctions (refrigerator and range), wall and floor damage, door frame issues, and a fire escape safety concern - all of which were filed as complaints but could not be inspected due to lack of access. Most recently, in January 2025, the building experienced significant regulatory enforcement activity, including a compliance inspection and a violation for disobeying a vacate order, followed by a full vacate order served for illegal work/permit violations.

However, the building has demonstrated improved rodent control compliance in recent years, passing inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, while historical records from 2016 show multiple instances of rat activity and bait application. The property, originally built in 1910, retains its designation as a "Heretofore Converted Class A" building, indicating its status as a previously converted multiple dwelling. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, recent rodent inspections suggest some improvement in pest control management, though the persistent bedbug reporting violations and recent vacate order enforcement indicate ongoing regulatory challenges.