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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 117

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jun 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance from street , 1st story

    Sep 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.