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540 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03613-0050Map

Owner of record: Urban Bhchester LLC

540 Chester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 8 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Urban Bhchester LLC. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on January 29, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
81
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
108

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 29, 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 · 81

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1A

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit south closet door in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 5th room from east at north, the kitchen , the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 5th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall, total 10 sq ft, ceiling 6 sq ft, total 16 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, north wall, west wall, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt flr2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt FLR2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt FLR2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt FLR2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt FLR2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket seal around refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 5 balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east wall beneath sink inside lower base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees (found 155 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective sloping wooden floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of cut hazard at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    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.

    Feb 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, i observed no viewing panels to job site at exposure #1.

    Jul 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt FLR2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 4, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt HOUSE

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
8
Building area
2,950 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3613 / 50
Assessed value
$402,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #391433, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 540 Chester Street

Who owns 540 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Urban Bhchester LLC.

Does 540 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 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 540 Chester Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 Chester Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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