185 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01687-0077Map
Owner of record: 185 Chauncey Street LLC
185 Chauncey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 185 Chauncey Street LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 2, 2026. 1 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 35
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at west wall at cellar
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at south wall at cellar
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at east wall at basement
May 30, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at east wall at basement original violation 18967303 issued 30-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at west, east, south and north wall throughtout cellar at public hall
May 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east, west south and north walls at public hall
May 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electro-magnetic lock installed at building front entrance door
Jan 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of power outage by means of heavy duty lock and latch set at building front entrance door
Jan 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door
Jan 6, 2026
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.
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 iv notice place in picture frame, not signable at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric magnetic lock at building front entrance door
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work wihtout a permit. work noted: at 3rd floor level full kitchen in- stalled w/electrical at 4th floor level full 3 piece bathroom. instal led full plumbing and electrical serviced noted remedy: obtain permit or restore premise to prior legal conditions
Aug 31, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at 2rd fl level full kitchen installed q/electrical at 4th fl level full 3pc bathrm installed full plumbing abnd electrical services noted remedy obtain permit or resotre premis
Aug 31, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. in rear yard it was noted that a large amount ofconstruction debris was strewn about. also on 1st floor the floor boards in 2 rooms were in a state of disrepair. remedy: make safe imm
Aug 31, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
May 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 9,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,545 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1687 / 77
- Assessed value
- $920,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390411, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 185 Chauncey Street
Who owns 185 Chauncey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 185 Chauncey Street LLC.
Does 185 Chauncey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 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 185 Chauncey Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 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.