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518 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

2
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
20
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 518 Chester Street

This two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building located at 518 Chester Street in Brownsville was built in 1930 and is currently owned by Michael Rochford. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in late 2020.

These complaints were primarily concentrated in December 2020, when violations were issued for heat/hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. More recent concerns include plumbing issues with the bathtub/shower and problems with the electric/gas range in March 2025, both of which resulted in emergency violations. The building's record shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, with several violations documented in Apartment 1A during a July 2021 inspection, including defective electrical outlets, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken kitchen fixtures, and security-related issues.

An inspection in July 2020 revealed problems with a sink basin and mold conditions. The property has maintained an updated bedbug report system, showing zero infestations from 2019 through the current reporting period (2023-2024), though there was one violation issued in April 2021 regarding the timely filing of annual bedbug reports. Various permits for plumbing and other work have been issued between 2019 and 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair activity at the property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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518 Chester Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Brownsville.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1930
Total area 3075 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
20
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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518 Chester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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518 Chester Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 518 Chester Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-032025-03-11Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-032025-03-11Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-282021-12-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2020-12-212020-12-25Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2020-12-182020-12-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 518 Chester Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2021-07-13BCloseNone1A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
2021-07-13CCloseNone1A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2021-07-13ACloseNone1A§ 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO MISSING CHAIN GUARD IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2021-07-13BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
2021-07-13BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER TOP AT SINK CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 518 Chester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-03 11:18APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2025-03-03 11:18PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2020-12-28 08:59HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2020-12-21 08:18HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2020-12-18 08:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 518 Chester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37918482021-03-31CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-04-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-04-03)
37896122021-03-11CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-03-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 518 Chester Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 518 Chester Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-09-270002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 518 Chester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 518 Chester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 518 Chester Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 518 Chester Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 518 Chester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 518 Chester Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 518 Chester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 518 Chester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 518 Chester Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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