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540 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01517-0016Map

Owner of record: George, Olajumeke A

540 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is George, Olajumeke A. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
63
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
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 · 63

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the shut off valve of water supply pipe to heating unit at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story leading to basement at west door at boiler room

    Jan 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt unit2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt UNIT2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Dec 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    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 22, 2023

    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
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet at ceiling and 4 sq feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet at ceiling and 4 sq feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15709667 issued 08-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling to south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 1, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wire mesh glass pane at skylight over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 3 sq ft) on ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    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

    Dec 19, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking device on door in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet continuously running water in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    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.

    Dec 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    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

    Dec 19, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 at public hall

    Dec 19, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 3 sq ft) on ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15618871 issued 19-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, east wall ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet ,, in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15498155 issued 05-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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
  • 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,383 ft²
Lot area
2,050 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
37
Block / lot
1517 / 16
Assessed value
$346,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368596, last renewed Oct 22, 2024.

Questions about 540 Chauncey Street

Who owns 540 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George, Olajumeke A.

Does 540 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 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 540 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 Chauncey Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.