559 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01511-0046Map
Owner of record: Morris Patricia B
559 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Morris Patricia B. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 83
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 131
- 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
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
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.
Nov 29, 2024
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 9, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 1
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.
Mar 21, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
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
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 - 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestiblue door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 29, 2018
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
Jun 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood structure erected under dropladder at rear yard at 1st fire escape from east at north
Jun 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jun 29, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from building front entrance to panel at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door to room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
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.
Nov 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction materials obstructing egress to scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rotted wooden deck at rear yard endangering egress from fire escape
Aug 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wooden deck at rear yard
Aug 16, 2017
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.
Nov 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal to all accessible openings of vacated building
Mar 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Mar 17, 2015
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal wire tampering at electrical meter panel at cellar
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 9th tread from bottom up at cellar
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 7, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail from top of staircase leading bottom of staircase at cellar
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood tread at cellar
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal wire tampering at electrical meter panel at cellar
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling through out entire at cellar
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard sheet rock at cockloft by scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 27, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Stairs
May 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1511 / 46
- Assessed value
- $103,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321495, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 559 Chauncey Street
Who owns 559 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morris Patricia B.
Does 559 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 559 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 559 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 559 Chauncey Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.