1140 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1140 Hancock Street is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, owned by Rafael Lantigua and constructed in 1910. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in 2021, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Apt 2) and the second-floor front apartment (2NDFLR), with multiple emergency complaints and violations recorded through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Most notably, there were multiple reports of mold problems, including violations for visible mold conditions in kitchen cabinets, and an infestation of mice in the 2NDFLR apartment.

The building also faced plumbing issues, with violations related to a sink basin and kitchen waste line connections. Several housing maintenance code violations were issued for various repairs needed in Apt 2, including problems with window glass, plastered surfaces, bathroom fixtures, and interior maintenance. The property had multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2021, though inspections later indicated that these issues had been resolved.

By the end of 2021, several violations had been certified as corrected, including repairs to the flushing apparatus, window pane replacement, and general maintenance issues in Apt 2. More recent records show consistent passing results for rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, suggesting improvement in pest management. The building's documented history from 2021 indicates a period of significant maintenance challenges, though the situation appears to have stabilized in subsequent years, with no major complaints or violations recorded in the past two years.