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45 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03499-0016Map

Owner of record: 45 Chester LLC

45 Chester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 45 Chester LLC. HPD has recorded 222 housing violations here, most recently on May 12, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
222
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
103

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 12, 2026

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 · 222

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st and 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment at cellar, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing. at cellar

    Dec 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt # cc at cellar vacate # 246078

    Dec 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stringer at building front at stoop

    Dec 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet,wash basin,bathtub and sink at cellar

    Dec 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at building front at stoop

    Dec 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric hot plate being used for cooking at cellar

    Dec 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen sink, water closet, washbasin and bathtub at cellar

    Dec 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    File certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 8; missing guards and missing stops in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window header 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, bathtub and kitchen sink at cellar

    Dec 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective make apt door self closing in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): locked fireproof door with push - handle locking device and peephole installed at 2nd story public hall obstructing primary means of egress to public hall bulkhead leading to roof in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Feb 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at bulkhead roof , 3rd story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 walls removed at 3rd story public hall emcompassing the apartment at 3rd story , 3rd story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 walls with door erected diminishing the 2nd story public hall , 2nd story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard yard

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide 24 hour continuous fire guard service due to inadequate primary means of egress

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at north yard yard

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 4th tread from bottom at up at east stack at bilding rear

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead roof , 3rd story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building , 1st story

    Dec 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    May 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide bracket for air conditioner on 3rd story at front of building

    Aug 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock on gate at north fire passageway

    Aug 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light switch at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control #370428 vio#080526pi31601tc dated 08/05/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 09/05/26. as of 09/09/26 the req;d cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order vio#080526pi31601tc

    Sep 9, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd spalling masonry at exp2&4. obsvd cracked concrete masonry at exp2 ground level.owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing with dob&nys to eval the entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan by 09/05/2026

    Aug 5, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to allowed by c of o and/or dept of buildings records partition erected creating an illegal class "a" apt at cellar rooms used for living.full bathroom present complete with bathtub,washbasin

    Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partitions erected creating illegal rooms for living in sleeping at cellar.unlawful hotplate and kitchen sink present. also fu

    Dec 5, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work with out a permit. work noted: at cellar level created full height partitions for 2 rooms, installed water and waste lines for a 3 piece bathroom(toilet, sink, tub) and residential sink at kitchen., obtain

    Dec 17, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for than the legally approved number of families authorized by the c of o or official record. dob record indicates premises to be 3 family. now premises

    Dec 17, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit.noted:@time of insp observation was made@roof level of above premises 2split acunits w/2 disconnect boxes.furtherinsp of mechanical acunit cable/hose penetrating roof bulkhead&rooffl

    Feb 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters, gas being supplied to the building without dob authorization after new gas piping was installed without a permit. utility company locked gas.

    May 15, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters new gas piping installed without a permit. utility company locked gas., obtain permit

    May 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters new gas piping installed that has not been tested. utility company locked gas., perform test

    May 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Oct 20, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2021 · Apt BMST

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 5, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,760 ft²
Lot area
2,450 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3499 / 16
Assessed value
$54,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336776, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 45 Chester Street

Who owns 45 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 45 Chester LLC.

Does 45 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 222 housing violations at this property.

Is 45 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 45 Chester Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 45 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.