420 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01515-0027Map
Owner of record: Marion Somers Plaza Housing Development Fund Corp
420 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Marion Somers Plaza Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 107
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 107
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit doors at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing closet doors in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditoner unit installed at fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling an north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the upper section of the window well at the south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the upper section of the window well at the south wal in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at east, the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room
Nov 13, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom basement sty apt er1.
Dec 20, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''
Aug 20, 1991 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetmetal ceiling cellar rear thru out.
Aug 14, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar boiler room.
Aug 14, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fresh air vent obstructed boiler room cellar.
Aug 14, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the soil pipe ceiling cellar rear.
Aug 14, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective electrical control causing excessive steam build up radiators 1 sty east apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Aug 14, 1991 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 1 sty public hall.
Jul 26, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty left apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Jul 26, 1991 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 1 sty left apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Jul 26, 1991 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and wood work thru out 1 sty left apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Jul 26, 1991 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heat found in radiator at riser pipe no heat season 1 sty left apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Jul 26, 1991 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal fence front areaway.
Nov 29, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes and frames thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 1 sty public hall.
Nov 29, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle entrance door street to vestibule and vestibule door to 1 sty public hall.
Nov 29, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass door bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective air vent ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 29, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling 1 sty apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
Oct 17, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 1 sty public hall.
Oct 17, 1990
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,598 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,925 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1515 / 27
- Assessed value
- $72,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350181, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 420 Chauncey Street
Who owns 420 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marion Somers Plaza Housing Development Fund Corp.
Does 420 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.
Is 420 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 420 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 420 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.