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523 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03614-0024Map

Owner of record: Garcia, Claudio

523 Chester Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Garcia, Claudio. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 61

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq ft at the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15593402 issued 30-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx.2 sq ft at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15593409 issued 30-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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) 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq ft at the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx.2 sq ft at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling to east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt topfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt TOPFL

    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.

    Dec 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective two glass panes at skylight at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective scuttle ladder , 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisiting o0f a double cylinder lockset installed at metal gate at front yard

    Dec 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at vedstibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of discarded radiator at vestibule , 1st story

    Nov 2, 2018

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the skylite , 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of broken glass hanging at the skylite , 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2NDF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2NDF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2NDF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2NDF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,128 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3614 / 24
Assessed value
$51,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820719, last renewed Feb 6, 2020.

Questions about 523 Chester Street

Who owns 523 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Garcia, Claudio.

Does 523 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Chester Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.