493 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0046Map
Owner of record: Hylton, Earl
493 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 Hylton, Earl. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 117
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 163
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 · 117
- 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to defective latch set at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, east wall, south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner units installed in the 3rd window with no bracket from west at 3rd story at building front.
Jul 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner units installed in the 1st and 4th windows with no brackets from west at 2nd story at building front.
Jul 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Apr 15, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st wall cabinet from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance from street , 1st story
Sep 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 1L
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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 · 2
- Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level i observed installation of new electrical bx wires coming from breaker panel to junction boxes throughout the cellar. there bx cables were pulled through to
Aug 16, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide cover/face rate/lamp holder/luminaire canopy for electrical outlet. noted: owner has installed new electrical bx cables from breaker panel to various juntion boxes. this work was done w/o a
Aug 16, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 4, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 3R
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 / 46
- Assessed value
- $493,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #373223, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 493 Chauncey Street
Who owns 493 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hylton, Earl.
Does 493 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.
Is 493 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 493 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 493 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.