579 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story residential building at 579 Chester Street in Brownsville, owned by Romario Campbell, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably with its heating system. From late 2023 through December 2024, there have been multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with inspections in December 2024 failing to gain access to investigate the reported issues.

The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including an August 2024 rodent inspection that initially passed, and multiple health department inspections in 2024 related to food establishments. A significant cluster of maintenance violations was documented in June 2024 during a Housing Preservation and Development inspection of apartment 2F, revealing multiple issues including problems with sink waste connections, roof leaks, ceiling plaster and paint conditions, and various door problems (both apartment and building entrance doors).

The violations included missing smoke detectors, water leaks, plaster issues, and a reported mold condition in the bathroom area, along with phase B and phase C violations concerning self-closing doors. The building's age (built in 1930) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it may require ongoing maintenance to address these persistent issues, particularly regarding its heating system, which has been the subject of numerous tenant complaints over the past two years.