491 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0047Map
Owner of record: Chaunecy Sumpter L.p.
491 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chaunecy Sumpter L.p.. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on July 28, 2025. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 72
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Aug 10, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked exterior glass lower window sash at building front 2nd window from west at north , 1st story
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance , 2nd story
Apr 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 2B
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
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
Sep 25, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public halls all stories
Sep 25, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... all walls and ceiling 10 sq ft in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13829443 issued 25-sep-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Refit front entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit front entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective front entrance door in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
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
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
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
- 5
- Building area
- 5,049 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,583 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1510 / 47
- Assessed value
- $440,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352314, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.
Questions about 491 Chauncey Street
Who owns 491 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chaunecy Sumpter L.p..
Does 491 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 491 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 Chauncey Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.