471 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 471 Chauncey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Andrew Rafii, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water complaint in February 2025 affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has a documented history of pest-related issues, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests in September 2021, and rodent-related complaints in 2020-2021, including confirmed violations requiring remediation.

Notable violations were documented in September 2021 specifically for Apartment 2L, including mouse infestation, water leak problems, and various bathroom maintenance issues, all of which were eventually certified as corrected between October-November 2021. Looking further back, earlier violations include concerns about window guards in Apartment 3R (2018), air conditioner brackets (2018), and a potential illegal alteration in Apartment 2R (2018) which was required to be legalized or restored to its original condition. Interestingly, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any unit over the past 5+ years (2019-2024), and recent filings show zero infested or eradicated units. The building has had consistent rodent monitoring, with inspections noting both passed and failed results between 2010-2018, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.

Historical data shows various permitted work being conducted in 2019 under job number 321908619, including several "EW" type permits, though specific details of this work are not provided in the records. The building's history reflects typical maintenance challenges for an older Brooklyn tenement, with particular attention needed to heat/hot water systems and pest management historically. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2024) shows no infestations, which is a positive indicator of current pest management. However, the lack of access for inspections on several complaints, most recently in 2025, suggests potential challenges in addressing building-wide issues when they arise.