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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 107

  • 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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 16, 2018

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Nov 13, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom basement sty apt er1.

    Dec 20, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Sep 11, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1991 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetmetal ceiling cellar rear thru out.

    Aug 14, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar boiler room.

    Aug 14, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fresh air vent obstructed boiler room cellar.

    Aug 14, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the soil pipe ceiling cellar rear.

    Aug 14, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 26, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal fence front areaway.

    Nov 29, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.