542 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01517-0017Map
Owner of record: 542 Chauncey Street LLC
542 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 542 Chauncey Street LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on March 18, 2022. 10 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 60
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 · 11
- 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lock on apartment entrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe at front fire escape drop ladder
May 11, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o noted job 301634603-01alt1 on file for conversion from store and 2 family into 3 family dwelling job not sign off (open) with bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o remedy:
Mar 31, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans for job #301634603.approved as amended on 8/17/04.non conforming work noted:1)8" concrete block wall for boiler enclose at cellar not found.2)stair enclose wall with fire
Dec 15, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.noted:appointment made to conduct a physical inspection for related job#301634603,no plains provided at site at time of inspection.remedy:prov
Dec 3, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,121 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,146 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1517 / 17
- Assessed value
- $67,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820582, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 542 Chauncey Street
Who owns 542 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 542 Chauncey Street LLC.
Does 542 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 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 542 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 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.