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589 Chester Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03625-0020Map

Owner of record: Simon, Kent

589 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 Simon, Kent. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 31

  • A

    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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Open — 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 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall front north inspection.

    Jul 31, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items paint cans scuttle ladder enclosure 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials roof thru out.

    May 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle closet 2 sty pub hall.

    May 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective fence at east & south of rear areaway.

    May 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective flap door to cellar at rear.

    May 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 40 watt bulb at rear.

    May 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    May 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    May 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door padlocked.

    May 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry tread 3 up step front areaway building.

    May 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats 1 sty pub hall.

    Jan 17, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1st sty front apt.

    Jan 17, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard cellar ceiling throughout.

    Jun 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jun 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

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
42
Block / lot
3625 / 20
Assessed value
$177,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337465, last renewed Oct 16, 2018.

Questions about 589 Chester Street

Who owns 589 Chester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon, Kent.

Does 589 Chester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 589 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 589 Chester Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 589 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.