579 Chester Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03625-0023Map
Owner of record: Bsd 579 Chester LLC
579 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 Bsd 579 Chester LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 90
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Aug 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 19, 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window recess and approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17045831 issued 13-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window recess and approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apt door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 7, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Sep 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Aug 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 connection at waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2R
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 - 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 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $839,654 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $10 | 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
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3625 / 23
- Assessed value
- $184,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332913, last renewed Mar 19, 2026.
Questions about 579 Chester Street
Who owns 579 Chester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bsd 579 Chester LLC.
Does 579 Chester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 579 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 579 Chester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 579 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.