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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 222
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment at cellar, 1st story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stringer at building front at stoop
Dec 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at building front at stoop
Dec 11, 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 20, 2023
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric hot plate being used for cooking at cellar
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at bulkhead roof , 3rd story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard yard
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide 24 hour continuous fire guard service due to inadequate primary means of egress
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at north yard yard
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead roof , 3rd story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building , 1st story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
May 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide bracket for air conditioner on 3rd story at front of building
Aug 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock on gate at north fire passageway
Aug 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.