420 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04192-0037Map

420 Chestnut Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Wong , Kenneth. HPD has recorded 122 housing violations here, most recently on July 6, 2012.

HPD violations: 122
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 280

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jul 6, 2012

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 · 122

ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical breaker box cover at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlets at the west and north walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door frame at south in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 4, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door 2nd entrance to apt in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective -- lock on door street entrance to building
Jun 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective --ceramic tiles on floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective -- lock on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold articles at west yard
May 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west and north walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building from street , 1st story
Feb 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain of washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Sep 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 2
B254,32a,19b,38,34b,15,24b. 50a- exposed wood beams in boiler room. 50b- boiler room door not fireproof. 50c-
Jun 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms full kitchen w/gas range. kitchen sink and refrigerator. also full 3 pc bathroom
Jan 17, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
B154,5a,19b,21b,24b,34b,4a,15,21a,21c,32a,36,37,38,39,40,51.(50a)boiler room not fire proof.(50b)boiler room doors made of wood.(50c)feed & return piping leaking.boiler sealed.
Aug 31, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
B101.installation of replacement boiler & burner w/o plans or permits on file w/ the new york city dept of bldgs.
Aug 31, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve

Complaints

Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Doors
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Doors
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Mold
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Floor
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close

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Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Doors
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 7
Close
General
Mold
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Floor
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Doors
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,600 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R5B
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4192 / 37
Assessed value: $55,740
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #820593, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 420 Chestnut Street

Who owns 420 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong , Kenneth.

Does 420 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 122 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 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 420 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 Chestnut Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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