487 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0050Map
Owner of record: 477 Ly LLC
487 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 477 Ly LLC. HPD has recorded 211 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 211
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 588
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 211
- 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.
Mar 21, 2023
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 - 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
Properly secure the loose third tread from bottom up at stoop
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3R
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
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprx 1sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door panel in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2015
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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the door at the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the entire floor area at cellar
Feb 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap at cellar
Feb 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door lock at building front at cellar
Feb 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock set at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock assembly on door, in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door check on building entrance door, at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 22, 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 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 · 6
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted- 1) interior vestibule door is bent and pulling away from hinge; also exterior entry door is bent and cannot close. 2) wrought iron fence is defective with damage support post
Aug 26, 2004 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.noted:open application on file #301765524-01-02 for interior upgrade of 1st,2nd and 3rd floors without any permit issuedwhen in fact the work have started premature to permit work noted is
Jun 24, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.noted:entire cellar floor is covered with sewer waste due to broken waste line at west side front and rear of cellar.sewer gas is being allowed to build up in cellar and is penetrat
Jun 24, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted- 1) interior vestibule door is bent and pulling away from hinge (cannot close) 2) water penetration from roof created a hole in third floor ceiling approx 2ft x 4ft. also
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Corridor total obstruction: note 3rd floor corridor is totally obstructed by debris. numerous amounts of bags, stands and other items are obstructing egress to roof. exit. door. remedy:remove obstruction/debris
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous. defects are: (1) broken chipped masonary steps exterior front (2) an leackable entrance door with loose kindges (3) holes chipped paint and partically collapsed ceiling public and
Oct 18, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 17, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 2L
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 / 50
- Assessed value
- $493,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350255, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 487 Chauncey Street
Who owns 487 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 477 Ly LLC.
Does 487 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 211 housing violations at this property.
Is 487 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 487 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 487 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.