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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 131

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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
  • 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestiblue door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Jun 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Aug 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Provide seal to all accessible openings of vacated building

    Mar 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 9th tread from bottom up at cellar

    Mar 7, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail from top of staircase leading bottom of staircase at cellar

    Jun 12, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood tread at cellar

    Jun 12, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.