355 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

355 Chester Street is a 3-story, 107-unit residential building constructed in 1974 and currently owned by Herminio Torres. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple plumbing problems reported in June 2025 concerning bathtubs/showers and sinks, though these complaints were subsequently closed. Other notable issues in 2025 included an open complaint regarding a door frame (opened June 11, 2025), and various water-related problems in earlier months, including slow leaks, heavy flow, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, all of which were inspected and closed without violations.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with several inspections showing rat presence between 2020 and 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and December 2024 passed. Significant past issues include multiple repairs and violations addressed between 2023 and 2024, particularly in Apartment E (third floor), where problems with intercom systems, windows, doors, and pest infestations were documented and subsequently addressed. The building underwent inspections for structural concerns in early 2024, with reports of loose masonry facade bricks and an inward-leaning parapet wall.

Previous complaints from 2020-2021 indicated elevator service issues and problems with emergency egress. The property's bedbug reports for 2023-2024 showed no infestations, and while various maintenance complaints have been filed over time, most have been resolved through proper channels. The building's management has obtained multiple permits for work between 2019-2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, though the frequency and nature of complaints indicate persistent maintenance challenges in recent years.