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179 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04128-0012Map

Owner of record: Jiang, Dianqiang

179 Chestnut Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jiang, Dianqiang. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

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 · 18

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing' in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser (ceiling) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser (ceiling) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 5th room from east, the private hallway , the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,528 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4128 / 12
Assessed value
$80,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367748, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.

Questions about 179 Chestnut Street

Who owns 179 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jiang, Dianqiang.

Does 179 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 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 179 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Chestnut Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.