480 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03601-0049Map

480 Chester Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Devon Forrester R. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on March 5, 2024. 9 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 10
DOB violations: 30
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 6

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Mar 5, 2024

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 · 10

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.
Mar 5, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling ,east and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 30

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Mar 29, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work noted:wood stage,combustible,approx 24-0'x20-0'erected @ side of bldg & used on conjunction w/eating & drinking establishment d/b/a d.j.'s bar & grill.rem:obtain prem or restore prem to p
Jul 19, 2014 · Penalty $830
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occup:c of o #215645 date june 17,1992 stated open portion of lot use for storage of not more than 3 motor vehicles.@ time of insp open portion of lot was arrange w
Jul 19, 2014 · Penalty $1,230
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt A
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 2
Residential units: 1
Building area: 4,556 ft²
Lot area: 2,893 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 3601 / 49
Assessed value: $112,020
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 480 Chester Street

Who owns 480 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Devon Forrester R.

Does 480 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 480 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 480 Chester Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 480 Chester Street?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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