1348 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1348 Hancock Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1906 and currently owned by Joel Berkowitz. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning water-related problems, with multiple complaints documented between 2022 and 2025 regarding leaks and water supply issues.

Most recently, in January 2025, there were complaints about heating and hot water problems, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The third-floor apartment (3L) has been the focus of numerous violations and complaints, particularly between 2022 and 2023, including issues with leaks affecting ceilings and walls, mold, and problems with the roof. While many of these violations were marked as closed, they required attention to various structural and maintenance issues, including repairs to plaster surfaces and roof leaks.

The building has undergone regular bedbug inspections from 2020 through 2024, consistently reporting no infestations, and rodent inspections have shown passing results in most recent years, though a rat activity notice was recorded in May 2025. A Department of Buildings complaint from September 2022 regarding an alleged illegal conversion was marked closed in March 2023 due to inspection access issues. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related problems and building systems requiring ongoing attention, particularly focusing on the conditions in the 3rd-floor apartment.