1603 Chester Street
Bronx, NY 10469BBL 2-04727-0015Map
Owner of record: Spencer James
1603 Chester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1989 in Bronx, 10469. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Spencer James. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 12
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 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 4, 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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 2, 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.
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: having erected a sheetrock partitioned wall across the inside of the front, 1st floor, garage (behind the garage doors) thus cutting off vehicle access into the garage. also, creating a p
Dec 5, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1989
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,141 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 212
- Council district
- 12
- Block / lot
- 4727 / 15
- Assessed value
- $54,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #222473, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 1603 Chester Street
Who owns 1603 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer James.
Does 1603 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 1603 Chester 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 1603 Chester Street built?
City records list 1989 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1603 Chester 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.