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489 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0049Map

Owner of record: 489 Chauncey Estate LLC

489 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 489 Chauncey Estate LLC. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
126
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
228

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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 · 126

  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose left handrail at stairs building front

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door looked at 1st boiler room from east

    Mar 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at entire apartment in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window sill north 1 in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door frame leading to public hall in the 6th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from (second means egress door) in the 6th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard

    May 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard

    Mar 29, 2016

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dust from construction debri at all stories at public hall

    Dec 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire watch

    Dec 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room door at cellar

    Dec 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the contruction debri at cellar

    Dec 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stoppage material at ceiling through out at cellar

    Dec 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock at all walls and ceiling through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the fire escape at rear of building....at building north at fire escape

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum cinder block at west wall at boiler room

    Nov 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete around flue pipe at chimney at boiler room at cellar

    Nov 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apt entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 3; located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at north 2 window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at fire escape, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Plumbing none

    Access to premises to inspect approved work under permit #340234151 denied. inspection time 2:25pm at above date.need access to verify plumbing work.stop all work under above cited application.provide access

    Dec 22, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.ongoing construction operations under job permit #340234151 alt2. obseved at time of inspection the fire stopping under the occup

    Dec 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit on 12/17/15 at 9am i observed: complete gut removal,of all branch circuit wiring,fixtures,receptacles,switches. from basement to 3rd fl. an application for certificate of electrical

    Dec 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit.observed on 12/17/15 @ 959 through out.cell 3 plumbing work removal of all systems-gut reno-entire gas,water,waste,vents,heating-not part of appl340234151-01-ew0t.rem obtain permit

    Dec 17, 2015

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 11, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 13L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 13L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 18, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 3L

    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
1905
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 / 49
Assessed value
$493,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365382, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 489 Chauncey Street

Who owns 489 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 489 Chauncey Estate LLC.

Does 489 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.

Is 489 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 489 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 489 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.