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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

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 · 80

  • 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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2018

    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

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to building from street , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2018

    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

    Sep 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoe stands and shopping cart at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall stairs at 1st and 2nd stories

    Sep 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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
2,834 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.