Which neighborhood does 656 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 fall under?

In the neighborhood Stuyvesant Heights, New York

Does 656 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 656 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant Stuyvesant Heights656 Hancock Street

656 Hancock Street

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Built in 1910

2.8

4 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 656 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 indicate varied experiences. While tenants appreciate some renovated features and cleanliness, issues with insulation, theft, and unresponsive management are recurring concerns. Complaints about noise levels, cold apartments, and poor heating systems are prevalent, along with inadequate storage space. Suggestions include better responsiveness, improved heating, and regular cleaning of common areas. Despite some positives like modern fixtures and a lively neighborhood, frequent noise disturbances from a nearby pet groomer and street noise are disrupting. Overall, suggested improvements and attentive management could enhance the living experience for renters.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 months ago

Good for a year, bad for anything more

Pros

Nice, renovated touches for a pre-war building. Didn't feel embarrassed bringing guests here.

Cons

Poor insulation. Theft. Apathetic management. Cockroaches in building. Laundry set up is inadequate to support all tenants. Rooms are cramped.

Advice to the owners

Listen to your tenants when they tell you there's an issue with the room. We are people, not dollar signs.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Fine for short term

Pros

Common spaces were clean

Cons

Walls are thin, storage space is minimal/non-existent

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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