652 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 652 Hemlock Street in East New York, owned by Clifton Williams, has a concerning history of maintenance and sanitary issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations and improper garbage/recycling storage, for which HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections. These complaints were categorized as non-emergency.

The building currently has open violations from 2023 and 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, which is a significant concern given the recurring pest-related complaints. In August 2022, a specific violation was issued for roach infestation in Apartment 2F2. The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, including open violations related to various safety notice requirements established in February 2022, concerning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures.

The property has also experienced recurring pest problems, with multiple complaints filed in 2024 alone. A rodent inspection conducted in 2012 passed, but given the subsequent pest-related complaints, this may no longer be relevant. While some violations from previous years have been resolved, including certain safety notice violations from 2022 that were certified as corrected in June 2022, the persistence of recent complaints and open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.