A four-unit pre-war building with low internal friction, though street-level issues surround the block.
A four-unit Brownsville walk-up built in 1930. The building itself maintains a thin operational record, but block-level pressures are active. Three things to know:
Heat issues flare during winter transitions. Two complaints on file, recorded in March and November 2025. Both were marked closed by the city, but they point to intermittent heat issues during seasonal temperature shifts.
Pest and parking complaints concentrate on the surrounding streets. 82 unsanitary condition calls were filed within three blocks over the last year, with 55 specifically citing pests and 19 citing mold. Another 82 calls were logged for illegal parking, primarily posted-sign violations and blocked sidewalks.
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533 Chester Street is a 4-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3036140019). Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1930, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 25 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed November 14, 2025.
The building last changed hands on July 17, 2025, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 83/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 1R at 533 Chester Street has no open violations (24 past violations).
Unit IF at 533 Chester Street has no open violations (4 past violations).
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