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54 Chester Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05306-0023Map

Owner of record: Lepri, Karen

54 Chester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lepri, Karen. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
59
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 59

  • 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
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs at the front entrance to building, , 1st story

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage protruded out and obstructed egress path, at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 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 19, 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 20, 2023

    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.

    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 9, 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
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the front entry to the building , 1st story

    Sep 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entry to the cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2021

    Open — 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 7, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    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 16, 2018

    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 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 28, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -missing- located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the inner court yard

    Feb 11, 2013

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall, north wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, east wall, south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window at lower sash of west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of acoustic drop ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of acoustic drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective concrete bricks at building front

    Feb 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material at west yard

    Feb 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1r vacate # 103546

    Dec 31, 2012

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2r vacate # 103546

    Dec 31, 2012

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 5, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 4, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.exposure #1 brick facade is bulging causing partial separation from wall,both lintels on windows have separated from frame.windows racked,stairstep cracks

    Mar 4, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1FRT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 1F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,954 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5306 / 23
Assessed value
$325,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332641, last renewed Mar 3, 2021.

Questions about 54 Chester Avenue

Who owns 54 Chester Avenue?

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

Does 54 Chester Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.

Is 54 Chester Avenue 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 54 Chester Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 54 Chester Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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