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497 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04231-0008Map

Owner of record: Joy Bi Joy Development Corp.

497 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 Joy Bi Joy Development Corp.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 10 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 26

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north, the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north, the foyer located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum requirement in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective baseboard radiator air valve in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1F

    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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 1

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apt 1 - bsmt apt, on basement story 1st apartment at north

    Dec 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water clost, wash basin, bathtub at basement

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on the wrought iron gate street entrance to building

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin and full bathtub located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from north at east

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet and bathtub located at cellar apt bb

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped gas pipe at cellar rear located at cellar apt bb

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening doubble cillinder lock at building iron rod door in the 1st entrance from north located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from west at north

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet ,wash basin, and bathtub at cellar.

    Nov 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped gas line at cellar rear.

    Nov 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit.noted at basement level gs stove has been install next to washer/dryer.not residential sink or caginals present.two piece bath present no shower.full height partions with related electrical

    Mar 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 11STFL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 11STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt CELL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    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 (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,872 ft²
Lot area
1,580 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4231 / 8
Assessed value
$59,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816618, last renewed Mar 11, 2025.

Questions about 497 Chestnut Street

Who owns 497 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joy Bi Joy Development Corp..

Does 497 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 497 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 497 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 497 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.