197 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
197 Chauncey Street is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 2005 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, currently owned by George Nelson Thomas. The building's record shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly during 2021, when multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
These issues included a power outage, problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage, radiator plumbing issues, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, most of which resulted in violations being issued. A notable cluster of violations from April 2021 remains open in 2024, including concerns about bedbug reporting compliance, water leaks, mechanical ventilation problems, and a pest infestation in Apartment 1, along with issues with the building's intercom system and garbage maintenance. The building experienced a heat and hot water emergency in January 2020, though tenants reported restoration of services during HPD's investigation.
Recent records from 2022 to 2025 show all rodent inspections have passed, indicating improved pest control measures. While the building has maintained compliance in recent years regarding rodent issues, the persistent nature of the open violations and historical maintenance challenges suggest an ongoing need for attention to building systems and maintenance protocols. The most recent significant inspection was conducted in April 2024, which noted several open violations related to bedbug reporting that date back to 2021.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 2005 |
Total area | 3672 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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