524 Chester Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03613-0044Map
Owner of record: Ke, Soeun
524 Chester Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ke, Soeun. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on March 3, 2026. 28 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 64
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 · 36
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up of all accessable openings at illegal apt. located at cellar apt 1, 1st cellar apt from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1 (vacate #260427) at basement
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at washbasin, water closet and bathtub at basement
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rooms created at basement for living contrary to certificate of occupancy # 108659 at basement
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electric wall outlets and ceiling light fixtures at basement
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment at basement
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout the entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18606452 issued 30-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jan 26, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electricity . in the entire apartment located at apt garden, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt garden, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 16089583 issued 11-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Sep 27, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, total 30 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and east east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt groung, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUNG
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east, the private hallway located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt GROUNG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,565 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3613 / 44
- Assessed value
- $60,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 524 Chester Street
Who owns 524 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ke, Soeun.
Does 524 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 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 524 Chester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 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.