539 Chester Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03614-0017Map
Owner of record: Hinds, John
539 Chester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hinds, John. HPD has recorded 191 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 191
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 100
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 · 191
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat excreta in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover in the 2nd living room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bicycle , chairs at scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall by scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall by scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at entrance door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeds the maximum temperature 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and south walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ddoor knob in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective entrance door frame in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical plate at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower sash at east 2 window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17168309 issued 05-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at the time of inspection, i observed dead storage of 4 vehicles 2 white toyotas 1 grey toyota and 1 red nissan with expired registration and or no pl
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2RFLOO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,952 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3614 / 17
- Assessed value
- $184,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355129, last renewed Nov 13, 2025.
Questions about 539 Chester Street
Who owns 539 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hinds, John.
Does 539 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 191 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 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 539 Chester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Chester Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.