174 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04127-0042Map
Owner of record: 174 Chestnut NY LLC
174 Chestnut Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 174 Chestnut NY LLC. HPD has recorded 130 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 130
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 106
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 · 130
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas valve at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1
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.
May 4, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - 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 18, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at cellar
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 4b, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling located at b-room 2d, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door leading to south section at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to south section at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story, section at south
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 4a, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling located at b-room 2d, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges secondary exit leading to rear yard located at b-room 2c, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at b-room 1a, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the fire retardant material at ceiling at basement
Jan 28, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at basement
Jan 28, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement
Jan 28, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight at ceiling, covered by tarp at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at building south exterior wall , 2nd story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts posted vacate order # 258747 at apartment #3 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof, due to recent fire
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at building south exterior wall , 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight at roof over public hall stairs, due to recent fire
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and walls throughout at cellar
Aug 23, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 3
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 9, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 17, 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater exceeding the maximum temperture of 130 degees at all hotwater fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater exceeding the maximum temperture of 130 degees at all hotwater water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Jul 15, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Premises rendere non compliant
May 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Premises rendered non compliant due to fire. noted: 1st floor rear bed room to apt #2 having small local fire with exposed fire stopping, s,m
May 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Seu none
A-seu none
Sep 3, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #35474969x, comply with commissioner's order
Jan 9, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records.noted:cellar level having illegal occupancy sro present having signage
May 4, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records.noted;cellar level having illegal occupancy with sro present no windows
May 4, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted:cellar level having partitions created to fascilitate 3 illegal sro,along with 3 piece bathroom & 1 single toilet pictures taken rem:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal co
May 4, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units from legally authorized by the cofo or official records.noted;cellar level having illegal occupancy,sro present having signage
May 4, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at basement. 2 partial bathrooms present competed with 2 water closet
May 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with comm-order to obtain a permit per violation #545530565 for installing 3pcs bathroom,gas line etc at cellar level w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34555056j.
Mar 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with an order of comm- to obtain a permit per violation 345550565 for work done w/o permit. no record of correction in dob record. rem: correct violation 34555056
Aug 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation 34619479l -for failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34555056jno record of correction in dob records. remedy: correct condition in
Mar 14, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in nov 34577843x. for failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct violating condition in 34555056j. no record of
Nov 2, 2007
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of thew commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34555056j in that a class a apt w/3pc bathroom &kitchen w/gas stove has been erected in the cellar w/o permits.
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:partitions erected @cellar creating roomsplumbing lines run for kitchen sink/gas stove & 3 pc bathroom(tub,toilet,sink).remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Feb 1, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally aprpoved # of fam. noted : bldg dept. records indicate residence legallyapproved # of fam. as 4 residence converted to 5 fam. w/ class-a apt.
Feb 1, 2007 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy of bldg dept records cellar use changed from storage and ordinage use to an apartment. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom faciliti
Dec 28, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1A1B1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1A1B1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1A1B1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 29, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4127 / 42
- Assessed value
- $207,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356910, last renewed Sep 27, 2024.
Questions about 174 Chestnut Street
Who owns 174 Chestnut Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 174 Chestnut NY LLC.
Does 174 Chestnut Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 130 housing violations at this property.
Is 174 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 174 Chestnut Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 174 Chestnut 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.