123 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 123 Chester Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Joel Retek, has experienced a significant number of maintenance issues in 2025, particularly between January and May. The building, constructed in 2002, has generated multiple complaints in areas including heat and hot water systems, electrical outlets, appliances (such as refrigerators and ranges), and various door and window concerns. Between January 9 and January 27, 2025, there were multiple complaints about heating systems and electrical issues, with at least two instances where HPD was unable to complete inspections.

Health and safety concerns were notable, with several complaints about unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations, though inspections found no housing law violations in January. The building had documented violations in April 2024, specifically in apartment 3, including issues with a leaking roof, defective plaster surfaces, bathroom door hinges, and a defective door jamb. While several of these violations were certified as corrected by June 2024, there were two open Class C violations related to pest infestations (including roaches and mice) that remained unresolved as of that date. However, official bedbug reporting shows consistent data over several years with no documented infestations between 2019 and 2024, indicating effective pest management for this specific issue.

Recent inspection data from 2025 indicates that a complaint about a vacant and unguarded building was investigated but found no violations warranting enforcement action. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and structural issues, particularly in apartment 3, with multiple repairs needed for various elements including doors, windows, and interior finishes. While many of the 2025 complaints have been resolved *per HPD records*, the inspection failures and pattern of service requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing zero infested units across multiple reporting periods.