278 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01513-0014Map
Owner of record: Chauncey Equities, LLC
278 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chauncey Equities, LLC. HPD has recorded 932 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 932
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 889
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 932
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at burrows in floor at cellar
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathrub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance, lower sash, fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar
Oct 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance and lock at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ballister at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at live rats yard
Sep 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at burrows at vestibule and public hallway at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink at east in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide escutcheon plate at riser pipe at top and bottom in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater then 30 sq feet at ceiiling, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout and mortar joints at bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed leak at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that are not properly mounted within 15 feet of bedrooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that are not properly mounted within 15 feet of bedrooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective approved self closing door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wqall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Holes in walls and ceiling, wrong pipe support, manual reset low water cutoff missing, chimney not sealed, 1 of 3 hot water heaters leaking water, relief valve blow down piping missing. boiler # not on display,
Feb 21, 2023 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35244379m issued on 08-09-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway @ 4th floo
Sep 16, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: household items stored on stairs blocking the first means of egress. large plastic bags, large containers and luggage are at the fourth story public hall
Aug 9, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2024 · Apt APT3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1513 / 14
- Assessed value
- $779,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304815, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 278 Chauncey Street
Who owns 278 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chauncey Equities, LLC.
Does 278 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 932 housing violations at this property.
Is 278 Chauncey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 278 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 278 Chauncey Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.