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740 Chauncey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03452-0007Map

Owner of record: Simcha 52 LLC

740 Chauncey Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Simcha 52 LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • I

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 10, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at east storage area at public hall, 1st story

    May 10, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And department rules and regulations: scrape and remove rust scales and paint with two coats of paint the west stack at west exterior wall, all parts and at all stories at fire escape

    May 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at public hall, 1st story

    May 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 6 square feet, south wall 6 square feet in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 7 square feet, west wall 6 square feet, north wall 4 square feet at storage room at north , 1st story

    Oct 22, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    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.

    Oct 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling 5 square feet in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 10 square feet north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sash window east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket for refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 7 square feet, west wall 6 square feet, north wall 4 square feet at storage room at north , 1st story original violation 14633724 issued 22-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 22, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling 5 square feet in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14633720 issued 22-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 square feet at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14633714 issued 22-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings all stories at public hall

    Oct 22, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 square feet at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all wall walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling at the interior stairs first story public hall to cellar.

    Nov 12, 2020

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar.throughout.

    Nov 12, 2020

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary brick wall at chimney cellar south west.

    Jan 16, 2020

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings

    Mar 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 2nd & 3rd stories (vacate posted #147263)

    Feb 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 1st room from east located at b-room 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock set entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 3rd room from north located at b-room 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from north

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 4th room from north located at b-room 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 5th room from north located at b-room 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 3rd room from north

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures entire building

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures entire building

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 13, 2019

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 26, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. i observed in between 1st & 2nd fl workers on site cutting water pipe & repairing water leak & no permits on file. remedy: obtain permit. photos taken.

    Feb 5, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. i observed in entire bldg no water(hot or cold)being supplied for tenants living in house which is prohibited. remedy: replace &/or repair.

    Feb 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and department of building records 2nd story apartment illegally converted into 5 bedrooms.vacate warranted one way in same way out. remedy: discontinue

    Feb 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 &27-366 for sro occupied building. previous ecb #35257936z. rem: discon

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the number of families legally authorized by c of o #b160475 indicates premises legally approved 2 family class a mix use 1 family per 2nd & 3rd floors. 1st (store

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954.1 for sro occupied building. previous ecb #35291239m. rem: discontinue illegal

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order #b233/17 issued 6/30/17. at time of inspection on 12/6/17. i observed all vacate posting removed/gone. new posting affixed to front entry & 3rd floor apt door. r

    Dec 6, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide fire alarm system for sro occupied building. previous ecb #35291240j rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35291238k.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35257937k.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35291239m.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35257935r.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35291240j.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for ecb vio #35257936z.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Oct 12, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order (#13238/17) issued on 06/30/2017.@time of insp vacate order removed from the front entry door.rem:comply w/code.

    Oct 12, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co#160475 illegal occupancy noted:@2nd fl has been converted/use a transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1 or 2 family residence converted to or maintained as a dwelling for 4 or more families. noted dob records indicates premises as 2 family class'a'. now premises is occupied as 5 family by the addition of 3 furn

    Jun 30, 2017 · Penalty $5,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of requirements of egress for every floor required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for furnished rooms on 3rd fl.

    Jun 30, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 3rd fl apt erected full height partitionssubdiving/creating additional rooms install water & waste lines for addtional 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)electrical work performed thro

    Jun 30, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid c of o under job #300637103,no cof o was obtained but building occupied as a church. remedy: obtain valid c of o.

    Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under job number 300637103 no c/o was issued but premises occupied as church remedy obtain valid cofo

    Jan 29, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,320 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3452 / 7
Assessed value
$110,640
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814058, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 740 Chauncey Street

Who owns 740 Chauncey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simcha 52 LLC.

Does 740 Chauncey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 740 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 740 Chauncey Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 740 Chauncey Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.