70 Chester Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05306-0028Map
Owner of record: Roizy Lichtenstadter
70 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 Roizy Lichtenstadter. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 67
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Sep 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock at scuttle cover leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 14 sq ft at in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4
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.
Nov 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Nov 11, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the hole at noeth wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement
Jan 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 23, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:@time of inspection observed @exp#2 a section of masonry from the facade has dislodged &fell to sidewalk below.exp#1 has a vertical crack in facade form 1s
Aug 3, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34782071z issued on 7/6/09 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. status in violation,no compliance
Aug 16, 2011 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct condition cited innov #34881129p for 2 illegal apts at cellar. prior ecb 34910447k. remedy: comply w/code.
Jun 14, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to - obtain a permit - per vecb #34881129p, issued 12.3.10 for work w/o permit: @ cellar, created (2) class 'a' apts...etc. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. hpd record for mdr #329742 states premises to be legally occupied as 2 stys, 4 class 'a' units. at time of insp.
Dec 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed the illegal conversion and creation of a class 'a' dwelling unit at the cellar level w/o permits. illegal work noted: erection of full height partitions
Dec 3, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5306 / 28
- Assessed value
- $354,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329742, last renewed Nov 15, 2024.
Questions about 70 Chester Avenue
Who owns 70 Chester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roizy Lichtenstadter.
Does 70 Chester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 70 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 70 Chester Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 70 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.