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
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 · 81
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 5 balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.