1224 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story, three-unit building at 1224 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Justin Rubinstein, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past three years, with the most recent concerning water supply issues reported in February 2025. The building, constructed in 1899, currently has multiple open violations from 2024, including failures to properly maintain required safety notices regarding gas leaks, bedbug reporting, and housing information guides in common areas.
Apartment 3 has documented problems that include defective plaster surfaces, leaky kitchen faucets, and a pattern of safety equipment issues, though many of these violations were addressed following inspections in September 2023 that revealed multiple safety concerns including high hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees, and faulty smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's maintenance history shows fluctuating pest control results, with the most recent bedbug report from August 2023 showing no infestation between November 2021 and October 2022.
While recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, there were notable rat activity issues detected in February 2023 and March 2023. The property has had regular inspections since 2018, with most results indicating compliance, though some specific areas of concern have persisted, particularly regarding water supply and safety systems. The building holds multiple open violations as of 2024 related to posting requirements and safety systems, suggesting ongoing regulatory compliance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2500 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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