98 Chester Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05310-0013Map
Owner of record: Yeshiva Mesivta Vayoel Moshe
98 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 Yeshiva Mesivta Vayoel Moshe. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 80
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 75
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 · 80
- 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 - 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 - 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 27, 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 - 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 9, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 20, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 20, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the walking area blocked with household debris at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall in the vestibule , 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and south walls , 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout all floors at public hall
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 6 sq ft at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling, east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 16 sq ft at west wall in the vestibule , 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to building from street , 1st story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over roof at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at lobby, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoe stands and shopping cart at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall stairs at 1st and 2nd stories
Sep 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby stroller, shopping cart, wheelchair, walker and bldg. material (compound plaster) at lobby, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
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 - 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 4, 2016
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 8, 2015
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx. 80 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure#1(clara street side) to safeguard public and property.sidewalk shed should be tight back to the building and extend across the public sidewalk
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 bldg front on clara street,numerous crack throughout observed at 1st fl condition safeguarded by sidewalk shed under job#b00002931-i1-sh.
Jan 3, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. at time of inspection it was observed at exposure 1 on clara street that 2 large sections of stucco fell off building onto the ground. there were also numerou
Nov 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 15, 2022 · Apt 1R1L2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2R
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
- 2,834 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5310 / 13
- Assessed value
- $291,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324350, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 98 Chester Avenue
Who owns 98 Chester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yeshiva Mesivta Vayoel Moshe.
Does 98 Chester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.
Is 98 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 98 Chester Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 98 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.