546 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-01517-0117Map
Owner of record: Vardi, Ben
546 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vardi, Ben. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 113
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 · 86
- 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 - 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 - 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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
Jul 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 - 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
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- 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 16, 2018
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, 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.
Nov 4, 2016
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 - 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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Mar 12, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st and 2nd stories, at public hall
Mar 12, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 2 nd sty public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to the fixtures at public hall
Sep 24, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarted sheetrock on south wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1st story building front to 3rd story apt 3
Mar 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st and 2nd story at public hall
Mar 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood risers 5th and 9th up from bottom. at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd kitchen from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknuts at waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Sep 16, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately to make site safe contact the orough comm office at 718 802-3677
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately except to make site safe, contact the boroug h cpmmissioner's office at 718 802-3677
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Locks
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Locks
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Dec 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1
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
- 2,610 ft²
- Lot area
- 915 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1517 / 117
- Assessed value
- $87,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379766, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.
Questions about 546 Chauncey Street
Who owns 546 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vardi, Ben.
Does 546 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 546 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 546 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 546 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.