659 Hemlock Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04269-0014Map
Owner of record: Roy Mcinstosh
659 Hemlock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Roy Mcinstosh. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 3 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and west wall, at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material (plaster )at ceiling and west wall, at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall, at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #35035651l issued on 1/5/15 for work w/o a permit. at cellar altered plumbing,electric & partitions.(laa app#320637977 disapproved 12/30/15)
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35035651l issued on 1/15/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.at cellar level full height p
Sep 10, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35035651l issued on 1/05/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit created class'a'apt in cellar.
Jul 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35035651l issued on 1/5/15. for work w/o a permit at cellar level. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Apr 11, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35035651l issued on 01/05/15.callar work w/out permit.no permit has been issued to remedy the condition cited.rem:comply w/ comm's order.
Feb 26, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.noted: dob record indicates a three family,1st fl (1 class a) 2nd flr (2 class a apts); cellar (boiler room,st
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted: at cellar level, erected full height partition walls creating two (2) bedrooms and bathroom.installed water and waste line for a three 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) residential sink
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 13, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 13, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 6, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,584 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4269 / 14
- Assessed value
- $66,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321125, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 659 Hemlock Street
Who owns 659 Hemlock Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roy Mcinstosh.
Does 659 Hemlock Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 659 Hemlock Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 659 Hemlock Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 659 Hemlock Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.