495 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0045Map
Owner of record: Macbain Development LLC
495 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Macbain Development LLC. HPD has recorded 112 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 112
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 129
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 112
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wooden door in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from entrance to the building to intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2
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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling to north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . . in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin infestation of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
May 18, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
May 18, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door at entrance in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling walls at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective the ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 17, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Locks
Sep 30, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,657 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,583 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1510 / 45
- Assessed value
- $493,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310181, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 495 Chauncey Street
Who owns 495 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Macbain Development LLC.
Does 495 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 112 housing violations at this property.
Is 495 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 495 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 495 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.