1271 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

This two-family house at 1271 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Jose Rodriguez, has experienced a persistent rodent issue over the past several years, particularly notable from 2022 through 2023. Most concerning was a June 2022 rat sighting complaint that resulted in violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and required follow-up inspections.

During 2022-2023, multiple rodent bait applications were carried out and inspections revealed rat activity in October and August 2022. The building transitioned to a more stable condition in 2023, with three subsequent inspections (February - August 2023) showing bait application but no active rat problems. Most recently, the property has maintained good standing with passed inspections in 2024 (April) and 2025 (April), suggesting improved rodent control, and there have been no rodent-related complaints since 2022.

Aside from rodent issues, there was one recorded housing maintenance complaint in 2019 regarding ceiling paint/plaster, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development but resulted in no violations being issued. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 shows no infestation history for the current filing period (2023-2024), indicating successful management of this pest issue. While the historical rodent problems represent the most significant challenge to date, the recent record of passed inspections and lack of new complaints suggests improved conditions, particularly regarding both rodent and bedbug management.