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479 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0054Map

Owner of record: Chauncey Sumpter LP

479 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chauncey Sumpter LP. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 20, 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 2019
5
About 100% of the building's 5 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 60

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door

    Sep 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at east wall (outlet) in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom / buzzer system to building entrance and vestibule door in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch (missing) and hinges (defective) at bulkhead door to roof.

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer and intercom system at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Jul 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 square feet at celing north wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story original violation 16904618 issued 20-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 20, 2024

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 square feet at celing north wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling north wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling north wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling north wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bucket, chairs, storage bin, shopping carts, carpets, at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx.12 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx.12 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15985290 issued 12-may-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debris and rubbish at north yard, building rear

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at roof bulkhead

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and north wall in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling inside boiler room

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective north fire door leading to north yard at cellar

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded air conditioner on 2nd story balcony at building rear, north fire escape

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at roof bulkhead

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and north wall in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door

    Mar 27, 2023

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system at building front located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall at 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at boiler room in the cellar

    Jun 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony at north fire escape, building rear

    Jun 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing lock and assembly at boiler room door in the cellar

    Jun 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective water valve under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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
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  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Dec 19, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 3B

    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
5
Building area
5,049 ft²
Lot area
2,583 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1510 / 54
Assessed value
$440,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333526, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 479 Chauncey Street

Who owns 479 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chauncey Sumpter LP.

Does 479 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 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 479 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 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.