193 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

193 Chauncey Street, a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 2015 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with the most significant concerns centered around heating and hot water systems. Most recently in March 2025, and previously in February 2024, there were emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water problems, though HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions in 2025. The building has also faced unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to mold, with complaints filed in August and September 2023 that resulted in a violation being issued in September 2023, specifically for mold in the fire sprinkler room at Apartment 1A.

Earlier issues from 2020 revealed safety concerns with a carbon monoxide detector, though HPD's attempts to inspect were not successful, and multiple heat/hot water complaints were filed for the entire building. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2024, showing zero infested units in each annual report. Inspectors have passed the building in five rodent inspections conducted between 2020 and 2025, including most recently in July 2025. Historical violations from 2017, which were eventually resolved, included issues with electrical outlet safety covers, a sprinkler system valve, and plastered surfaces in the cellar.

The building has undergone regular bedbug inspections and reporting since 2019, consistently showing no infestations. All health and safety violations have been addressed and closed when applicable, though some recent complaints regarding heat/hot water and mold suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's owner, Prashanth Rayapudi, and property management have generally complied with reporting requirements and responded to violations when issued, though the recurring nature of heat/hot water issues and recent mold concerns indicate some persistent maintenance challenges. The most recent rodent inspection passing in 2025 and the consistent bedbug-free status are positive indicators of pest management practices, despite the recent pattern of heating system complaints.