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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation May 4, 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 · 101

  • 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

    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 20, 2025

    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
  • 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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective (1) baluster at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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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  • A

    § 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
  • 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.

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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 23, 2022

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide a seal up of all openings through out entire building

    Jun 18, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at building facade at rear yard

    Apr 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.