537 Chester Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03614-0018Map
Owner of record: 537 Chester LLC
537 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 537 Chester LLC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- 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 16, 2018
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 4, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jun 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | $1,220,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
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 / 18
- Assessed value
- $184,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341339, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 537 Chester Street
Who owns 537 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 Chester LLC.
Does 537 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 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 537 Chester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 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.