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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
27
About 96% of the building's 28 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 74

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Aug 25, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.