571 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 571 Hemlock Street in East New York, owned by Kissoon Singh and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there are currently four active Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the annual bedbug report requirements (2021-2024).

The building has a documented history of plumbing and water-related problems, with multiple reports of leaks and water-related issues between 2018-2019, including heavy flow and slow leaks, some of which resulted in violations being issued. The property has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems in 2019, as well as various maintenance issues including unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), and problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings. In terms of specific unit history, Apartment 2R has been a focus of particular attention, with documented issues including pest infestations (roaches and mice) in late 2019, and plumbing and bathroom ventilation problems in early 2020, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The building has two documented illegal conversion complaints from late 2018 and early 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. While there were some previous rodent inspections conducted in 2012 and 2018 that passed, the more recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspection data as of October 2023 indicates that while some violations have been addressed, the building still has several outstanding compliance issues that require attention, particularly regarding the bedbug reporting requirements.