449 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
449 Chester Street is an 8-story, 174-unit residential building in Brownsville, constructed in 2020 and currently owned by Herminio Torres. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple complaints filed through HPD between December 2024 and March 2025, some of which could not be verified due to lack of access. A significant safety violation was recorded in January 2025 regarding smoke detectors, which resulted in HPD issuing violations requiring correction.
More recently, in June 2025, there were multiple non-emergency complaints about general ventilation systems that remain open, suggesting possible ongoing maintenance issues. The building's history shows consistent problems with heat and hot water systems, with 17 related complaints between late 2024 and early 2025, though many were resolved through HPD inspections. The Department of Buildings issued several violations in 2023-2024 regarding failure to file energy benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, though these violations were subsequently dismissed following challenges.
During its construction phase in 2020-2021, the building faced typical construction-related complaints regarding work site safety and guardrails, which were resolved. Importantly, the building has had no reported bedbug infestations according to the annual reporting periods from 2022 to 2024. While the building's construction phase shows proper permits were obtained, the persistent heating system issues and recent ventilation complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges that have affected resident comfort and safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 174 |
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Year built | 2020 |
Total area | 123622 sq ft |
Floors | 8 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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