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523 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01511-0064Map

Owner of record: Zacarias, Luis

523 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zacarias, Luis. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 6 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 21, 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 · 37

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic saddle in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabine at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Violation open
  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knobs allowing re entry on roof

    Nov 6, 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
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from at south at public hall, 3rd story

    May 19, 2023

    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 partition wall erected near bulkhead stairs to roof at south at public hall, 3rd story

    May 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead stairs to roof

    May 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood baluster 1st from top at bulkhead stairs to roof

    May 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at vestibule door of 1story public hall

    May 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing wood baluster (total 1) at handrail near bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire proof self closing door at secondary egress entrance door leading to public hall located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ,wall erected from floor to ceiling obstructing access to primary means of egress to public hall stairs and bulkhead roof at public hall, 3rd story

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling obstructing primary means of egress to public hall stairs and to bulkhead roof at public hall, 3rd story

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 15995117 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    May 15, 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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd and 2nd story balconies at south fire escape, building front

    Jun 7, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding at window sill on 3rd and 2nd story balconies south stack, building front

    Oct 5, 2021

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall

    Feb 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Feb 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed passageway from hallway to roof obstructed by full heights partitions. roof access door not self closing, household items stored on roof. fire escape access from apartment at exp#

    May 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 1A

    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
1904
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
3,060 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1511 / 64
Assessed value
$321,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354203, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 523 Chauncey Street

Who owns 523 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zacarias, Luis.

Does 523 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.