561 Chestnut Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04249-0006Map

561 Chestnut Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hoppie, Karen. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 47

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 20

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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
May 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at shower stall,water closet, wash basin, kitchen sink at cellar located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from south at west
May 5, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of walls erected from floor to ceiling creating interior rooms for living located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from south at west
May 5, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from south at west
May 5, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door leading to apartrment at cellar from 1st story public hall located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from south at west
May 5, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar
Nov 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at cellar
Nov 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, washbasin, shower stall and sink at cellar
Nov 25, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas range stove at cellar
Nov 25, 2020
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Nov 25, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 26, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures for cooking in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1-fl, 1st story
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings.partition erected creating at cellar for living.illegal room present at cellar.present is an illegal bathroom with shower stall,water closet and
May 5, 2021
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Electric
No lighting
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close
Door/window
Door
May 10, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 10, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt PH
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt PH
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt PH
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt PH
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
General
Mold
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
General
Mailbox
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Oct 15, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Sep 30, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 30, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2003 · 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 (B1)
Year built: 1960
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,716 ft²
Lot area: 2,697 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4249 / 6
Assessed value: $45,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #821817, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 561 Chestnut Street

Who owns 561 Chestnut Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hoppie, Karen.

Does 561 Chestnut Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 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 561 Chestnut Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 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.