670 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, three-unit building at 670 Hemlock Street in East New York, built in 1910 and owned by Ziaul Haqu, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past five years that warrant attention. Most notably, there are three open violation cases from 2020 that remain unresolved: one concerning an insect infestation (mice and roaches) in apartment 2F, another related to improper door repairs and fire retardant material in the second story public hall, and a third regarding the building entrance door.

The property has a documented history of sanitary concerns, including multiple instances of mold, which was verified and addressed in 2020, though similar issues resurfaced in both 2019 and 2020. Additionally, there were three fire escape safety complaints filed in 2020, with at least one resulting in an inspection that found no violations, while others were closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing compliance issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations for failing to file annual reports from 2022 and 2023.

Previous violations related to interior maintenance include problems with radiators, wall paint, and appliance issues, though many of these complaints were resolved through inspections or occupant verification. The most recent rodent inspection from 2012 showed compliance, but given the subsequent pest complaints in 2019 and 2020, it's unclear if this condition has persisted. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that many of the complaints were addressed through inspections or occupant cooperation, though some issues, particularly the bedbug reporting violations and certain open violations from 2020, remain outstanding as of 2025.