553 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04249-0009Map
Owner of record: Rahman, Rabaka
553 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 Rahman, Rabaka. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 9 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 14
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 7, 2019
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing sliding window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,716 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,745 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4249 / 9
- Assessed value
- $39,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812692, last renewed May 4, 2022.
Questions about 553 Chestnut Street
Who owns 553 Chestnut Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rahman, Rabaka.
Does 553 Chestnut Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 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 553 Chestnut Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 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.