1242 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 1242 Hancock Street in Bushwick, owned by Desmond Hutchinson, has shown consistent challenges with rodent issues over the past few years, particularly in 2023. The building, constructed in 1899, has completed multiple rodent inspections between 2023 and 2025, with several showing rat activity, though most recent inspections have shown some improvement, with a passed inspection in May 2025.
There is a concerning pattern of Health Department involvement, with monthly rodent-related complaints registered in 2023, including multiple reports of rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents. The building also has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, which are classified as Class A violations and represent a potential health concern.
While a department of buildings complaint regarding work without a permit was filed in November 2024, the inspection conducted the following day found no warranted violations. Interestingly, records show that bait was applied on multiple occasions in 2023, suggesting ongoing pest control efforts, though these were not entirely effective in eliminating the rodent presence at that time.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3300 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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