1357 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
1357 Hancock Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1907 in Bushwick, currently owned by Jay Jacobs. The property has experienced recurring issues with rodent activity, with inspections in 2023 and 2022 showing rat activity, though most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in December 2021, including violations related to mold (in Apartment 2L), inadequate heating/hot water, and problems with various utilities including cooking gas, plumbing (basin/sink and bathtub/shower), electrical systems, and door/window frames.
The building has open lead paint hazard violations as of 2024 for apartments 1R, 2R, and 3R, including failures to provide required documentation and notify occupants. The property has undergone multiple inspections and repairs in response to various complaints, including gas utility referrals in late 2021 that were resolved through inspections. Previous violations and maintenance issues have generally been addressed, including the abatement of visible mold in Apartment 2L and various other repairs noted in violation notices. The building's bedbug reporting records for the past five filing periods (2020-2024) show no infestations or eradications.
Recent inspections (2024 and 2025) indicate improved rodent control, though historical data shows a pattern of rat activity at the property between 2019 and 2023. While many past issues have been resolved, the open lead paint violations represent the most significant current regulatory concern. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various systems and comfort-related issues affecting resident experience, though many of these problems have been addressed through inspections and repairs. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and shows some improvement in rodent control judging by recent passed inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1907 |
Total area | 5250 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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