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15 Chester Court

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05026-0177Map

Owner of record: Vago, Joel

15 Chester Court is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vago, Joel. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 25

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 21, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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 20, 2017

    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 4, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1st sty public hall

    Oct 23, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco 2nd sty front exteior wall

    Oct 23, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sprinklerhead painted kitchen 3 sty apt 3f , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1993 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Dec 24, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    Dec 24, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Dec 24, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.

    Dec 24, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 28, 2000

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records:as noted (unsafe building):based on alteration applications has not been signed off work is complete building is

    Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to taht allowed by the certificate of occupancy c of o e15254 unit basement is occupied as dwelling with one family occuping the area. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 8, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.hazardous partitions erected to create separate rooms.full 3pc bathroom in basement of premises. remedy:obtain permits.

    Oct 8, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building hazardous missing fire stopping on ceiling of basement in meter room and boiler room.remedy:make safe installand maintain fire stopping at premises.

    Oct 8, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection on ub 3014/oo. remedy; provide approved plans.

    Dec 20, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work performend was required to be performed by a masterlicensed plumber.new roughing installed for new bathrooms and kitchens on all 3 floors and original location of existing bathroom and kitchen roughing and

    Mar 27, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work performed was required to be performed by a master licensed plumber.new boiler and hot water heater installed in basement with all related piping as well as new gas line installed and running in excess of

    Mar 27, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.new boiler and hot water heater installed inbasemnt with all related piping as well as new gas line installed and running in excess of 50 feet.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible

    Mar 27, 2001 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.new roghing installed for new bathroom and kitchens on all 3 floors and original location of existing bathroom and kitchen roughing and fixtures have been relocated.new hot and co

    Mar 27, 2001 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.1)roughing for kitchens and bathrooms for all 3 floor. 2) hot and cold water pipes for all 3 floor.3)new boiler and hot water heater.4)all new gas piping.

    Mar 27, 2001

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Piping and /or equipment installed inproperly.fernco coupling's were used a the sanitary stack.remedy:install piping and/or equipment properly use approved no-hob couplings.

    Mar 27, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt .

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,064 ft²
Lot area
1,669 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
5026 / 177
Assessed value
$100,080
Landmark / historic district
Chester Court Historic District

HPD registration #347699, last renewed Feb 27, 2018.

Questions about 15 Chester Court

Who owns 15 Chester Court?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vago, Joel.

Does 15 Chester Court have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 15 Chester Court 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 15 Chester Court built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 15 Chester Court?

It has 3 residential units.

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