1066 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 1066 Hancock Street in Bushwick, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Maxwell Seibald, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming rat activity, though the most recent July 2025 inspections indicate that bait was applied.

The property underwent multiple housing maintenance code violations in August 2024, particularly affecting basement apartment 1A, including issues with a water leak in the bathroom ceiling, broken light fixture over the shower stall, defective wood casing at the door frame, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint in the bathroom. While these violations were certified for correction in September 2024, the building has shown recurring issues with sanitation, including garbage storage problems and pest infestations. The building's recent maintenance history shows a mix of inspections and repairs, with the most pressing issues relating to water leaks, electrical systems, and sanitation concerns.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past three annual reports (2022-2024). Building permits from 2019 indicate some renovation activity, with several permits issued for exterior work. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections in past years, the recent history suggests ongoing challenges with pest control and building maintenance, particularly during the summer of 2024 when multiple simultaneous complaints were filed and subsequently investigated.