165 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04128-0017Map
Owner of record: Nunez, Yacaira G
165 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 Nunez, Yacaira G. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 13 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 47
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule , 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
May 11, 2026
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 — 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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.
Nov 7, 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.
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.
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 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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 16, 2018
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.
Nov 20, 2017
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.
Nov 4, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water penetration at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Jun 12, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public halls night inspection.
Jun 12, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete south cheek at steps front entrance to building.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jun 22, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture front entrance to building.
Jun 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household item 3 sty pub hall.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wall erected creating bathroom & fixture cellar center.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light fixture vestibule 1 sty pub hall.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2nd sty pub hall.
Jun 11, 1981
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | $1,275,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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 / 17
- Assessed value
- $74,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367712, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 165 Chestnut Street
Who owns 165 Chestnut Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nunez, Yacaira G.
Does 165 Chestnut Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 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 165 Chestnut Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 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.