389 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01509-0061Map
Owner of record: 389 Chauncey St. LLC
389 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 389 Chauncey St. LLC. HPD has recorded 248 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2025. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 248
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 110
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 248
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( less than 10-sq. ft.) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit wood door in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( less than 10-sq. ft.) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18310153 issued 19-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south fire escape
Feb 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #1d under vacate order 259048 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front fire escape
Nov 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide handset at the exterior of bulkhead door to allow unobstructed re-entry from the roof to the public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..hinges at bulkhead door at roof
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of hanging bx cable wire at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile missing near stairs potential trip hazard at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent sheet rock approximately 30 square feet at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule foor at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq foot at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15346437 issued 04-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq foot at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Mar 4, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap , front at cellar
Mar 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, front at cellar
Mar 4, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
I observed in apartment 1d in the kitchen burnt defective wires and appliances. i also observed the the gfci outlets is corroded and covered with grease, comply with ec
Dec 7, 2024 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Exp 2 roof level parapet wall mortar fall out, patching that was done has fallen out and wall is now leaning towards roof., maintain exterior building wall
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#3511519missued on 02-05-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 1 02-01. for obstruction of egress. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35311519m issued on 2/5/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway s
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@ exposure #3,drop ladder obstructed by cmu block structure cmu structure erected around door leading to cellar & in direct path of drop ladder not allowing
Feb 5, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act, failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. records indicate no application filed to certify, correct & remove violations contained in summons #35274153r, #35287287p, #35287286n, #35287285l
Dec 29, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failrue to comlpy with the commissioners order contained in summons 35287287p 35287286n and 35287285l issued on 8/4/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.201.1 28.204.4 and 1rcny 102.01.
Oct 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35286912r issued on 08/04/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35286913z issued on 08/04/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Sep 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35272572m issued on 08/04/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
Sep 15, 2017
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed on 08/04/17 at above address new water heater and new boiler installed without any permits being filed at thedob also no permits on file for gas piping and water piping to the wat
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit:noted:from cellar to roof level new steel stair put in with tube steel support columns running from base of roof stairs to the cellar level were concrete was done to support stair case abo
Aug 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building code compliant manner.observed on 8/04/17at above address no fresh air intake in boiler room.rem:repair and or replace.
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fgc401.1/gas piping not labeled observed on 08/04/17 at above address.gas piping throughout basement is not labeled.(miscellaneous violations)rem:comply with summons.
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed in basement at electrical meter bank:the installation of electrical panels,breakers and risers to provide power to apartments above prior to obtaining an electrical per
Aug 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc712.3;37-345;noted:fire stop missing thru out cellar level around pipes going thru walls and ceiling.rem:provide maintain fire stoppin
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Faiure to miantain building in code compliant manner:noted at cellar level large parts of sheet rock missing or falling from ceiling wood floor above can be seen floor joist in a section from ceiling wood floor
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems.observed in basement at water main pipe:main grounding conductor for buildings electrical systems disconnected from water main pipe:floating ground.failure to ground electri
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapprovd,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,devices,materials,appliances or wiring in use.observed in basement:multiple defective light fixtures,exposed energized wiring,panels missing covers and
Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
408.2miscellaneous violations drips-future connects exist down stream of appliance.observed on 10/17/16 at 10:40 am.future gas connection through out the basement. remedy:comply with notice of violation.
Oct 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc102.3;902 observed on 10/17/16.@the time of 10:40am pvc piping throughout the basement*photos
Oct 17, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt C3
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt UNK
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Floor
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1509 / 61
- Assessed value
- $672,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303889, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.
Questions about 389 Chauncey Street
Who owns 389 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 389 Chauncey St. LLC.
Does 389 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 248 housing violations at this property.
Is 389 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 389 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 389 Chauncey Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.