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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 30
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Nov 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jul 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.