169 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04128-0015Map
Owner of record: Chu, Sung Doon
169 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 Chu, Sung Doon. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 89
- 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 — 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 26, 2024
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 9, 2024
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). that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq.ft at west wall and 1 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective secondary egress at north wall leading to public hall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ( frame missing ) at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15219175 issued 22-jun-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wire bell system from building entrance to return buzzer at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at, stair below grade, building front yard
Jun 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose and detached iron guardrail above stair below grade, at building front yard
Jun 6, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq. ft at ceiling and south wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14700649 issued 30-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq. ft at ceiling and south wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 30, 2021
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
Nov 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2003 · Apt BLVD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,444 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4128 / 15
- Assessed value
- $74,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367718, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.
Questions about 169 Chestnut Street
Who owns 169 Chestnut Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chu, Sung Doon.
Does 169 Chestnut Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 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 169 Chestnut Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 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.