497 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
497 Chauncey Street is a three-story, six-unit residential property built in 1906 located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Joshua Soufeh. The building has experienced recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, particularly during 2021-2022, with multiple complaints about pests, mold, and flooring problems; while most of these complaints were ultimately closed without violations, in September 2021, violations were issued for pest-related issues.
The property has several open violations as of 2025, including a Class B flooring repair issue in apartment 1L from March 2022, and multiple active violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2022-2023. Notable historical issues include a 2022 complaint about building stability/vibrations and an illegal conversion complaint from 2019, though access was not granted for inspection. Recent developments include a bedbug report filed in 2024 showing zero infested units between November 2022 and October 2023, following two previous periods (2019-2020) with similar results.
The building has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2014-2018, with most inspections passing, though there were two failures for "Other Reasons" in 2015 and 2016. A 2023 violation was recorded regarding an unfiled annual bedbug report, and there was a notable incident in 2022 involving roof damage from a fallen tree, though this violation was dismissed when evidence showed the tree had been removed from the roof. The building's inspection history shows a pattern of maintenance issues primarily focused on pest control, moisture problems, and floor maintenance, with varying levels of compliance and resolution across different complaint types.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 5657 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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