145 Chester Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05313-0001Map
Owner of record: A145 Realty INC
145 Chester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is A145 Realty INC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on April 6, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 207
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt a6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt A6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A7
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from north at west at fire escape, 4th story
Aug 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and sadle in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash counter balance at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front leading to return buzzer at east wall in the foyer located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extention cord wire running around the ceiling and illegally taped into oulet at east wall in the foyer located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Aug 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -defective- in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector -defective- in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Aug 25, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder bend out of shape at south front fire escape
Apr 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt C7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt C7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt c3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt C3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 2nd room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window frame , east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2016 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at top sash north 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at top sash west 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical switch cover at west wall in the bathroom located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall door, baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 11, 2014 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner/rem: repair and or replace
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 23, 2016
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobsrtructed passageway noted fire escape drop down ladder @front exposure building & directly below ladder/fire escape.rem: remove obstruction comply w/cope.
May 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1001.3;27-361 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed. noted: at fire escape balconies at rear of bldg observed some obstruction flower pots & storage boxes at 3rd fl at left & storage boxes at 4th
Jun 23, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed: multiple minor cracks at facade brick walls at exp#2 & 4. remedy: repair defects maintain bldg.
Apr 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection observed at exp#1. the passageway to get out of rear of bldg has a chain & padlock on it causing an obstruction to tenants from exit
Mar 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 6B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 6B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt B6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt B6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt B6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt B6
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt B2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 25,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5313 / 1
- Assessed value
- $524,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328662, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 145 Chester Avenue
Who owns 145 Chester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A145 Realty INC.
Does 145 Chester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 145 Chester Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 145 Chester Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 145 Chester Avenue?
It has 28 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.