487 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

487 Chauncey Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Yocheved Friedman. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most recent concerns being a cooking gas complaint in late 2024-early 2025, which HPD couldn't inspect due to access issues, and plumbing problems with the bathtub/shower in May 2023. Other significant incidents include a heat/hot water issue in March 2023, pest control concerns in early 2021, and multiple plumbing, water leak, and mold issues documented in July 2020.

The summer of 2020 was particularly problematic, with violations issued for a water leak, mold presence, and ceiling paint/plaster issues in the 3R apartment, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's violation history shows recurring pest issues, with three apartments reporting infestations in 2020-2021, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no current infestations (most recent report from June 2025 shows 0 infested units). An active violation exists regarding the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report, issued in late 2019.

The property has undergone multiple inspections and investigations regarding various maintenance issues, with some inspections resulting in violations and others not being able to gain access. Notable violations include a 2020 finding of mold and water leak problems in the 3R apartment, as well as issues requiring repairs to plastered surfaces and paint. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2022, showing improved pest management, while rodent inspections in 2018 resulted in passing results.