525 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01511-0063Map
Owner of record: Formisano Carlo
525 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Formisano Carlo. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 51
- 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 - 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, 2025
Open — Info 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 - 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
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 - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling
Oct 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at entrance story
Sep 21, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Sep 21, 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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 21, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood panel on north wall above base board in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile on south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture to ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose exhaust fan to ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1ftfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1ftfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt FLR1
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
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Apr 22, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots
Aug 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required lights not on
Aug 26, 2002
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, east wall, north wall, west wall, south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Sep 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall night inspection.
Sep 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard night inspection.
Sep 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Aug 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose metal fence front at east.
Aug 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective masonry tread & riser 1 up front of bldg.
Aug 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front.
Aug 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sash windows & frames all stys front of bldg.
Aug 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Aug 31, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition installed at window at 3sty balcony rear fire escape.
Aug 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles & household items 3 sty pub hall.
Aug 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys.
Aug 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub hall.
Aug 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Aug 25, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice front at rear.
Aug 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture front of building.
Aug 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stys public hall.
Aug 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 1FTFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt FLR1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Jul 30, 2006 · Apt GFLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2006 · Apt GFLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2006 · Apt GFLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1511 / 63
- Assessed value
- $80,640
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316057, last renewed Sep 13, 2024.
Questions about 525 Chauncey Street
Who owns 525 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Formisano Carlo.
Does 525 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 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.