197 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01687-0070Map
Owner of record: Thomas, George N
197 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Thomas, George N. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 32 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 33
- 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 8, 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
Open — Info 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 13, 2025
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 29, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 17, 2024
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 22, 2023
Open — Info 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 30, 2023
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 14, 2022
Open — Info 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 9, 2022
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 19, 2021
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at 1st story public hall to return buzzer at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the sheetrock at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 22, 2020
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 4, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 25, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Dec 8, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of smoke alarm installed in sleeping area. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,672 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,080 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1687 / 70
- Assessed value
- $115,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #380361, last renewed Sep 14, 2016.
Questions about 197 Chauncey Street
Who owns 197 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thomas, George N.
Does 197 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 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 197 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 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.