188 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04127-0047Map
Owner of record: Field Rock, LLC
188 Chestnut Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Field Rock, LLC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 81
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees (f) at all fixtures creating a hazard in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall
Sep 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Sep 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing two (2) wood ballusters missing in the public hall stairs at roof bulkhead landing
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit secondary entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of latch and eye capable of being padlocked installed at exterior of door leading to the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective non gfci outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked installed at secondary entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
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 missing
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination light fixture at south wall in the public hall at 2nd story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall at roof bulkhead
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall at roof bulkhead
Oct 10, 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 - 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 - 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 or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx 5 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustical ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose upper wall cabinet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling electrical light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 30, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock and hasp on east entrance door obstructing 2 nd means of egress in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jan 3, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,175 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4127 / 47
- Assessed value
- $323,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331625, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 188 Chestnut Street
Who owns 188 Chestnut Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Field Rock, LLC.
Does 188 Chestnut Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 188 Chestnut Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 188 Chestnut Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 188 Chestnut Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.