420 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

420 Chauncey Street is a 3-unit, 2-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Pelham Bollers and constructed in 1899. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2023-2024. Recent complaints include a ceiling paint/plaster issue (April 2024), with HPD unable to gain access for inspection, and most notably, the building has open violations regarding an air conditioner improperly installed at a fire escape window in Apartment 2.

Multiple service requests have been filed and addressed, including issues with mold (September 2023), water leaks (September 2023), and door problems (September 2023), though inspections often resulted in no violations being issued. Two concerning emergency situations were reported in 2022 regarding heat and hot water availability, and there have been ongoing issues with paint/plaster conditions affecting both units 1 and 2. The building's history shows patterns of various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (2021), sewage problems (2021), and multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions (including pests).

Some persistent violations remain open, particularly regarding water leaks and ceiling repairs in Basement Apartment 1. On a positive note, the property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2025), as confirmed by the official Bedbug Reporting system. However, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with an initial rat activity finding in 2021, contrasting with passed inspections in 2018 and 2016. The building's property records suggest ongoing maintenance requires attention, though many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections despite the occasional inability to gain access for verification.