Brooklyn · Block 3625 · Lot 30 · 11212

557 Chester Street

2 floors · 2 apartments · 3,140 sq ft · built 1930 · class S9 · owner of record: 557 Chester Llc

36open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
58dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 16 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 58 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 58 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 302 days
Required only if the owner doesn't live there

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 20, 2018Signs CLASS - 2
SEC: ZR 32-652. ACCESSORY BUSINESS SIGN "NEIGHBORHOOD DELI & GROCERY" INSTALLED @ PREMISES IS APPROX 8FT WIDE X 2FT HIGH X 10FT LONG, THE LENGTH 10FT PROJECTS MORE THAN THE ALLOWABLE 1.5FT & IS THEREFORE CONTRA
#35346910P
Nov 5, 2018
DEFAULT
$0
Aug 20, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
ERECT WRAP AROUND ILLUMINATED AWNING, APPROX 15FT WIDE ALONG CHESTER STREET & 16FT ALONG LOTT AVENUE W/ WRITING "NEIGHBORHOOD DELI & GROCERY, WORK DONE W/OUT A PERMIT. REM: COMPLY W/ NOV.
#35346909H
Nov 5, 2018
DEFAULT
$0
Aug 8, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
FULL "STOP WORK ORDER" WORKING W/O PERMIT.JASON HOCK WAS OBSERVED WORKING ON THE PIPING IN THE STORE. JASON WAS ISSUED 2 CCS#429661140-9,429661141-0.NEW PIPING HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE COMMERCIAL STORE & BASEM
#34887266Z
Sep 24, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 8, 2012Unknown CLASS - 1
ELECTRICAL WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTE:@ APPROX 5:25PM OBSERVED BX-CABLE STICKING OUT OF WALL IN STORE W/O IT BEING (SPD) OFF.NEW OUTLETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED THRUOUT STORE.APP#B323710,251838.AS PER THE OWNER,TENANT DI
#34887267K
Sep 24, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 2, 2013FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00595
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 2, 2013FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00594
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 16)
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 16)
Active
Jan 2, 2013AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 2, 2013AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (26) · C 4 · B 5 · A 17
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2ND STY. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT DOORS TO ENTRANCE 2ND STY. APT.AND FRONT ENTRANCE BLDG.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN 2ND STY. APT. BATHROOM & KITCHENJul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT 2ND STY. APT. CEILING 2ND ROOM WEST FROM KITCHEN & REAR NORTHEAST ROOM.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND STY. APT. ELECTRIC LIGHT CEILING FIXTURE REAR NORTHEAST ROOM.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT 2ND STY. APT. KITCHEN CEILING.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE 2ND STY. APT. WALLS OF BATHROOM.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM & KITCHEN 2ND STY. APT 2.Jun 10, 2008
Jun 4, 2008CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES ALL FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 2ND STY. APT.Jun 10, 2008
Jun 4, 2008CSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT KITCHEN & BATHROOM 2 STY. APT.Jun 10, 2008
Jun 4, 2008CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 2 STY. APT.Jun 10, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT KITCHEN & BATHROOM 2 STY. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILINGS OF ENTIRE PUBLIC HALLS ALL STYS.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION 2ND STY. KITCHENSep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER FOR SASH POCKET SOUTHEAST ROOM 2ND STY. APT. WINDOW.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PARTING STRIPS WINDOW 2ND STY. APT. SOUTHEAST ROOMSep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WALL RECEPTCLE IN 2ND STY. APT KITCHEN.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING THE ELECTRIC WALL RECEPTCLE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR 2ND STY. APT. KITCHENSep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTREIC WALL RECEPTCLE 2ND ROOM FROM WEST.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE SOUTHWEST ROOM , 2ND STY. APT.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC CEILING FIXTURE 2ND ROOM FROM WEST 2ND STY. APT.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS & CEILINGS 1ST STY. PUBLIC HALL.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB 1ST STY. ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT STEP, 1ST FROM BOTTOM ENTRANCE TO BLDG.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND STY. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT SCUTTLR OPENING, 2ND STY. PUBLIC HALLJul 9, 2008

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