956 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, two-family house at 956 Hemlock Street in East New York, owned by Carl Raymond and built in 2005, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023, particularly between January and April. The building has documented persistent problems with heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed regarding these issues through HPD and Housing Maintenance Code violations. February 2023 saw various emergencies including concerns about cooking gas, electrical problems, and radiator issues, many of which resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access to investigate.

There are currently three open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 related to inadequate hot water supply and electrical service issues, specifically affecting Apartment 1 and the public hall areas. The building has also faced electrical challenges, with complaints regarding power outages and defective wiring in early 2023, though inspections during this period often resulted in access issues for inspectors. Prior to 2023, the building had a history of similar maintenance concerns, including hot water temperature violations in 2022 and various electrical issues in 2021.

The property underwent inspections for multiple code violations, including a documented illegal conversion complaint in 2021, though inspectors were denied access in that instance. While the building failed an electrical inspection related to public hall lighting in 2021, it did pass a rodent inspection in 2012. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the HPD has repeatedly stated in their resolution descriptions that they were unable to gain access to apartments during inspections, suggesting potential difficulties in coordinating with tenants for necessary examinations of reported issues.