494 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01516-0032Map
Owner of record: 494 Chauncey LLC
494 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 494 Chauncey LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 101
- 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
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.
Nov 20, 2025
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
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective (1) baluster at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2018
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.
Nov 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2017
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a seal up of all openings through out entire building
Jun 18, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st story b-room at northeast 3 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story b-room at northeast 3 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story b-room at northeast 4 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story b-room at northeast 3 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story b-room at north 2 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story b-room at northeast 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story b-room at northwest 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar b-room north 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar b-room north 2 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st story b-room at north 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st story b-room at north 2 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story b-room at northeast 4 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st story b-room northeast 4 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story b-room at northwest 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story b-room at northeast 1 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story b-room at north 2 (vacate #116256)
May 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use for single room occupancy purposes the apartments which are occupied by more than 2 boarders, roomers or lodgers at rooms north/1 (charles smith), north/2 (john doe), northeast/3 (webb alana) and norhteast/4 (howard adam). in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items preventing access to scuttle hatch ladder at scuttle hatch closet at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at building facade at rear yard
Apr 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue unlawful occupancy for living purposes by child or children under 16 years of age four in total, ranging in age, from 6 to 3 years in the 3rd room from north at east located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use for single room occupancy purposes the apartments which are occupied by more than 2 boarders, roomers or lodgers at rooms north/1 (john doe) and room north/2 (juan martin) at cellar
Apr 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use for single room occupancy purposes the apartments which are occupied by more than 2 boarders, roomers or lodgers at rooms northwest/1 (roderick williams), northeast/1 (kim saxon), north/2 (vacant), north/3 (anthony japp), and northeast/4 (cedric chambers). in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Conform to approved documents or amendments
Sep 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 11, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notice of violation #35058896l issued on 11/14/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a certificate
Jan 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 09/29/11.for constr.work etc done w/o a permit.rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Nov 14, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34927772p issued on 9/29/11. for work w/o a permit.erected partitions and installed plumbing lines at cellar level. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#34927772pissued on 09/29/11.for constr.work etc done w/o a permit.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 28, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34927772p issued on 09/29/11. for work w/o a permit @ cellar installed plumbing, electric & partitions. respondent has a history
Apr 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records.class "a" apt created @cellar partitions erected creating rooms for living,full kitchen w/gas range & kitchen sink also full bathroom w/water
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. partitions,plumbing & gas lines in the cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Feb 22, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 09/29/11 for work w/o permit - cellar partitions, gas & plumbing lines. rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 9/29/11 for work w/o permit - cellar partitions,plumbing & gas lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Oct 7, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35023012r issued on 6/18/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Aug 27, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. for work in cellar w/o a permit.remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 27, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1014.2;27-361 failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: locked doors in sleeping quarters obstruct passage to 2nd fl landing of rear fire escape. remedy: remove locks from doors separating
Jun 18, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. for work done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 8, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 9.29.11 for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Apr 19, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 9.21.11. (illegal class 'a' cellar). remedy: comply w/thecommissioner's order.
Feb 4, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct conditions cited in nov #34927772p issued on 9/29/11 for creating a class'a' apt in cellar w/o a permit. respondent has a history of non compliance for this viola
Dec 19, 2012 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. cellar work w/o permit,no permits have been issued to remedy the condition cited. the respondent has a
Sep 29, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. (work w/o permit) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 30, 2012 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 9.29.11 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34927772p issued on 9.29.11 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34927772p issued on 9/29/11. illegal plumbing,partitions installed at cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 12, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34927772p issued on 09/29/11. ( illegal plumbing / partionsinstalled @ cellar ) remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order
Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. hpd record #219102 indicates 0 cellar or 0 bsmt occupancy. a.t.a.p.o.i. cellar arranged & occupied as a class'a'
Sep 29, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit : @ cellar installed roughing & piping to support gas stove residential sink & 3pc bath partitions erected full height partitions to create (2) bedrooms. remedy : obtain apprals & permits to cap
Sep 29, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1516 / 32
- Assessed value
- $82,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348787, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 494 Chauncey Street
Who owns 494 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 494 Chauncey LLC.
Does 494 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 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 494 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 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.