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144 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04127-0032Map

Owner of record: Hughes, Arenzo

144 Chestnut Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hughes, Arenzo. HPD has recorded 349 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
349
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
225

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 13, 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 · 349

  • B

    Replace with new the missing uper right glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed elictrical wire at ceiling at cellar

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall at basement

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hal from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit building entrance door 1st story at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing wall cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame jamb at south wall in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing entrance door at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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 west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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 west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash 1st window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic door saddle at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing exit door handle at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · 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, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Cease use gas furnace>spilling co+fan+limit switch defective+no chimney base cleanout, maintain boiler; correct all hazardous conditions immediately+call dob 212 6020580 to lift the cease use order+submit certi

    Dec 2, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Warm air furnace ,room not fire proof,no rating plate ,missing door on unit,exposed wires,seal base of chimney,no clean out at base,no combustion air,took c/o 2 test no c/o, maintain boiler; correct all violati

    Apr 25, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.failureto correct & certify summons ecb#39020149j electrical work w/out a permit for services switches in basement & outlets,switches & fixtures.re

    Sep 28, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with commissioners orders.records indicate no app. was made to correct or certify ecb#39020149j.remedy:comply with commissioners orders.

    Jul 17, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The hot air furnace does not operate automatically-the air filter is clogged-spill switch defective-wire box uncovered-hole in hot air duct to front hall-humidifier defective-hwh flue has incorrect support, mai

    Nov 19, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Wwp for service switches in basement and outlets, switches, and fixtures, obtain permit; obtain permit

    Mar 20, 2020 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt WHOLEH

    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 (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,564 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4127 / 32
Assessed value
$52,140
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 144 Chestnut Street

Who owns 144 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hughes, Arenzo.

Does 144 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 349 housing violations at this property.

Is 144 Chestnut 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 144 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144 Chestnut 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.