1256 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The two-story, three-unit building at 1256 Hancock Street in Bushwick, now classified as a Class A building, has been experiencing significant maintenance challenges since at least 2021. Most recently, in April 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified rodent-related violations requiring follow-up inspections.
The building has displayed persistent pest control issues, with multiple rodent inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing varying results from rat activity to the application of bait. Additionally, there are four open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 related to failed annual bedbug report filings, suggesting non-compliance with HPD regulations.
The building experienced notable infrastructure issues in February 2022, including emergencies involving loss of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, followed by a lighting outage, though the latter inspection found no violations. While some of these issues appear to have been temporarily resolved, the recurring nature of both pest control and heating system problems raises ongoing maintenance concerns. The more recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025, including a failed inspection in May 2025, indicate that pest management remains a significant challenge for the property.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2650 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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