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147 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03521-0117Map

Owner of record: Knight, Errol

147 Chester Street is a two-family home built in 1995 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Knight, Errol. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2005. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 23, 2005

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 · 2

  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet - 1st sty apt, bathroom.

    Jul 23, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - ceiling - 1st sty apt #1 - front room.

    Jan 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Rca was issued on 1/18/2022 by inspector badge # 2857. inspector observed residence converted from a legal 2 family to 3 family by creating class a apt at basement level. dob records co b300313177 indicates res

    Apr 5, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Rca was issued on 1/18/2022 by inspector badge # 2857 for work without a permit. inspector observed at basement level erected full height partition wall for bedroom and bathroom. installed water and waste lines

    Apr 5, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1995
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,955 ft²
Lot area
1,958 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3521 / 117
Assessed value
$39,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #826336, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 147 Chester Street

Who owns 147 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Knight, Errol.

Does 147 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 147 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 147 Chester Street built?

City records list 1995 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 147 Chester Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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