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161 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04128-0019Map

Owner of record: Baijnath, Bhojnarine

161 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 Baijnath, Bhojnarine. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 23

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • C

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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
  • 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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 27, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ,, at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub . in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    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 / 19
Assessed value
$74,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332288, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.

Questions about 161 Chestnut Street

Who owns 161 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Baijnath, Bhojnarine.

Does 161 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 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.