563 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

563 Hemlock Street is a 2-story, 8-unit residential building located in East New York, built in 1930 and owned by Narayan Mosaphir. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311, including three complaints in the first quarter of 2025 alone.

Prior to this, the property faced several challenges in mid-2024, including multiple reports of mold, pest infestations, and ventilation system concerns, particularly affecting Unit 4, which had notable violations for roach infestation, smoke detector issues, and a defective kitchen sink connection. The building underwent inspections in August 2024, resulting in citations for various safety concerns, including defective self-closing doors and missing safety equipment. The property's maintenance history shows attention to pest control, with rodent inspections passing consistently since 2018 (except for one failure in 2015), and no bedbug infestations reported in the annual filings since at least 2019.

While some housing maintenance issues were documented in 2024 and 2025, including unsanitary conditions and safety equipment deficiencies, these were primarily addressed through inspections and violations rather than extended enforcement actions. A 2018 complaint about illegal conversion was marked as "Access Denied" during inspection. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that recent bedbug reports show no infestations, and the building's overall violation status has been managed with most previous issues being resolved through inspections and required certifications.