509 Chester Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03614-0029Map
Owner of record: Sandiford, Clement
509 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 Sandiford, Clement. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 7 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 38
- 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2024
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1B
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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the 1st and 2nd window at south upper and lower sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at fire passage way, 1st story
Nov 16, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway at fire passage way, 1st story
Nov 16, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling and wall approx 12 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window shash east window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 24, 2019 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets , in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 24, 2019 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 24, 2019 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2019 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 2nd story
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper sash to window at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2008
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 509
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
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
- 3,822 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3614 / 29
- Assessed value
- $229,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314530, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 509 Chester Street
Who owns 509 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sandiford, Clement.
Does 509 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 509 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 509 Chester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 509 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.