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655 Hemlock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04269-0015Map

Owner of record: Orville Blythe

655 Hemlock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Orville Blythe. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2025. 2 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 26, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle hatch opening nailed shut, blocking. means of egress at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock metal gate at building entrance

    Jan 12, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling northeast room 1 sty apt 1fl. , section '' ''

    Dec 21, 1998 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water damaged sink base wood cabinet kitchen 1 sty apt 1fl. , section '' ''

    Dec 21, 1998 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1fl. , section '' ''

    Dec 21, 1998 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches kitchen and bathromm 1 sty apt.

    Aug 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit bathroom door 1 sty apt.

    Aug 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and clg pvt hall 1 sty apt.

    Aug 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed all rooms 1 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1990 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry coping of parapet wall roof front.

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect out of plumb brick parapet wall roof front.

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect out of plumb & hanging brick parapet wall roof front.

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry sill 2 sty north window front.

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of brickwork front wall 2 sty.

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof front & center

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling vestibule and 1 sty public hall

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage boiler room cellar

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear east

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader rear yard

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front and rear all stys all sides

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel installed floor to ceiling cellar thru out

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed cellar thru out

    Jul 27, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Ecb hazardous

    Sep 6, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for side walk and walkways during construction operation removal of brock work at roof over front entrance without providing protection to the public suggested remedy stop

    Sep 6, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,583 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4269 / 15
Assessed value
$193,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312045, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.

Questions about 655 Hemlock Street

Who owns 655 Hemlock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Orville Blythe.

Does 655 Hemlock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 655 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 655 Hemlock Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 655 Hemlock Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.