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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

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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 · 89

  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at, stair below grade, building front yard

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose and detached iron guardrail above stair below grade, at building front yard

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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
3,444 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.