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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 63
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Dec 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 22, 2023
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Dec 19, 2022
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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
Dec 19, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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 at public hall
Dec 19, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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
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
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.