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493 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04231-0010Map

Owner of record: Akhter, Hasina

493 Chestnut Street is an one-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Akhter, Hasina. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 30

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at storm door at building front , 1st story

    Nov 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th concrete tread from bottom up at building front stoop

    Nov 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at 8th tread from bottom up at building front stoop

    Nov 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Nov 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jul 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range stove in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range stove in the kitchen located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt PVT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar vacate order 137865

    Jun 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections class a apartment created at cellar

    May 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at cellar

    May 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Mar 5, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records.partitions erected creating illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. unlawful gas,stove and kitchek sink present.also full bathroom present completed wit

    May 16, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection at apprx 12pm on 3/13/17 at above address i observed in basementapt front area gas meter buried in sheet rock wall with no access door

    Mar 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at time of my inspection at aprpx 12pm on 3/13/17 at above address i observed in basement apt in boiler room area newly installed gas boiler with gas piping,fittings and sealant. i also obse

    Mar 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at time of my inspeciton at apprx 12pm on 3/13/17 at above address i observed newly installed gas piping,fitting and sealant in boiler room in basement ap

    Mar 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspections and certification given by dob. at time of my inspeciton at aprx 12pm on 3/13/17 at above addressi observed in basement apt boiler room newly installed gas piping for

    Mar 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept.records:note at the time of inspection it was observed that a legal one family building was occupied as 6 sro's sharing common kitchen and bathroom facili

    Mar 3, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 1, 2017 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 1, 2017 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 18, 2017 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2017 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 18, 2017 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 18, 2017 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 8, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2008 · 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
One-family home (A9)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
1,782 ft²
Lot area
1,573 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4231 / 10
Assessed value
$54,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818890, last renewed Sep 24, 2019.

Questions about 493 Chestnut Street

Who owns 493 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akhter, Hasina.

Does 493 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 493 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 493 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 493 Chestnut Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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