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537 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01511-0057Map

Owner of record: Mitchell, Lauren S

537 Chauncey Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mitchell, Lauren S. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 73

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f ( 157f found ) located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection lock nut at wastelline at kitchen sink 1st. story apt. 2 bathroom. er-1.

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 2nd. story rear apt. 2r. bathroom and kitchen. er-1.

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of - electrical wires (extensions) 2nd sty public hall floor to 2nd sty apt #2.

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric to 2nd story light fixtures apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate wall out-let basement story public hall.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective - riser - 2nd up stairway street to vestibule, 1st sty.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective closed door 1st. story apt. 2 center room.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall 1st. story apt. 2 kitchen. er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to 1st. story apt. 2. er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, ceiling and woodwork thru/out 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of walls, ceiling and wood work thru/out 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling at south room 2 sty. 2r north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator north room 2r 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilling at north room 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling bathroom and private hall 2 sty. north room 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at 2nd. story rear apt. 2r er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom & private hall 2 sty. north apt. 2r.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at light fixtures all stories public hall.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar throughout.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door basement apt.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp with padlock to basement story apt.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 2nd. story rear apt. 2 bathroom and kitchen. er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing porcelian cover tank water closet bathroom basement story apt. #1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2nd. story rear apt. 2r er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp with eye entrance door basement story apt. #1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall bathroom basement story apt. #1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 1st. story apt. 2 rear west room. er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of - toys and household items, 2nd sty public hall.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front room basement story apt. #1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective - electrical ceiling light fixture, 2nd sty public hall.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of - toys - 2nd sty public hall.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lock with chain exterior gate at entrance to basement story apt. #1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling rear room 1st story apartment

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose matter - treads #land #2 up, and 2nd down of stairway street to vestibule, 1st sty.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire wall rear room 1st story apartment

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at 1st. story apt. 2 bathroom. er-1.

    Jan 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2000 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2000 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 1st story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2000 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 4, 2026$1,990,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1511 / 57
Assessed value
$102,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816432, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.

Questions about 537 Chauncey Street

Who owns 537 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mitchell, Lauren S.

Does 537 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 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 537 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Chauncey Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.