1345 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1345 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Mike Kohn and built in 1907, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the last five years. The most recent incident occurred in April 2025, with a power outage complaint that, upon inspection, was not found to violate housing laws. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple water-related issues were documented, including leaks and damp spots, along with a significant mold problem in March 2024 that resulted in violations.

The building has also faced various plumbing, heating, and electrical challenges, including a confirmed sewage incident in August 2023 and multiple water supply issues in December 2022. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed several violations in apartment 3L, including issues with self-closing doors, ceiling damage, roof leaks, lighting, and fire escape access. The building's heating system has been a recurrent concern, with multiple heating-related complaints between 2021 and 2022.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in May 2025 passing without issues, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in March 2022. Notably, a complaint regarding unauthorized occupancy and an illegal conversion involving a spiral staircase from apartment 1R to the cellar was investigated in 2018, though inspectors were unable to gain access. Fortunately, no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past five years, according to the building's mandatory bedbug reporting requirements, and the property has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent years. The building's violation history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, mandatory repairs, and maintenance needs that have required continued attention over the past several years.