511 Chauncey Street, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11233
BBL 3015110070 (Borough 3, Block 1511, Lot 70) · BIN 3040988 · Last updated: · Ocean Hill · ZIP 11233
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
511 Chauncey Street (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3015110070) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1901, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as BUFFARDI, MICHELLE; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 18, 2023 lists a price of $1,925,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,344,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB safety violation (DOB NOW) and two open HPD violations. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- BUFFARDI, MICHELLE
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1901 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,344,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,925,000 · 2023-12-18
- BBL
- 3015110070
- BIN
- 3040988
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violationsBIS 0 · DOB NOW safety 1
- 0Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “511 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3015110070)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/511-chauncey-street-3015110070. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- BUFFARDI, MICHELLEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1901Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,700 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.35 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3015110070 (Borough 3, Block 1511, Lot 70) · BIN 3040988BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,344,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $80,640The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $20,118Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,344,000 | $80,640 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,457,000 | $87,420 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,393,000 | $83,580 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 10
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-18 | DEED | $1,925,000 | Decker Development, Llc | Buffardi, Michelle; Powers, Robert | 2023122600639001 |
| 2022-03-23 | CORRD | $0 / not stated | Latasha Rice (Administrator); The Estate Of Rosa Lee Smith | The Rosa Lee Smith Revocable Living Trust; Latasha Rice, As Successor Trustee | 2022041100165001 |
| 2022-03-23 | DEED | $947,500 | The Rosalee Smith Revocable Living Trust; Latasha Rice, As Successor Trustee | Decker Development Llc | 2022041100165002 |
| 2019-04-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Smith, Rosa Lee | Smith, Rosa Lee; The Rosa Lee Smith Revocable Living Trust | 2019042400194001 |
| 2006-03-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Smith, Rosa Lee | Hunt, Hattie; Smith, Rosa Lee; Boyce, Reva | 2006032702190001 |
| 1995-05-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Boyce, Eric; Smith, Rosalee | Smith, Rosalee | FT_3410004843241 |
| 1976-09-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Fridal Enterprises Inc | Boyce Eric; Smith Rosalee | BK_7630086901242 |
| 1974-12-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chala Funding Corp | Fridal Enterprises Inc | BK_7430075401253 |
| 1974-10-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nealy Devern | Chala Funding Corp | BK_7430074200460 |
| 1970-08-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nealy Euless; Nealy Devern | Nealy Devern | BK_7030042801939 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 0 open of 5
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open Approved · 2023-08-25 | B00748637-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-08-21 | $24,050 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-08-03 | B00787296-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-07-25 | $210,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-07-20 | B00748637-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-07-17 | $24,050 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-10-30 | B00748637-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-10-18 | $24,050 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-08-07 | B00787296-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-08-10 | $210,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 5
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-26 | 2023-12-23 | B00787296-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Herewith to propose to relaminate existing walls, new gyp board, and update existing finishes asper plans. To existing 3story, 2 family dwelling.no change in us | Signed-off |
| 2023-01-26 | 2023-12-23 | B00787296-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems Herewith to propose to relaminate existing walls, new gyp board, and update existing finishes asper plans. To existing 3story, 2 family dwelling.no change in us | Signed-off |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-11-14 | B00748637-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing HEREWITH FILING TO INSTALL PLUMBING SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW #B00787296. | Signed-off |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-23 | B00787296-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Herewith to propose to relaminate existing walls, new gyp board, and update existing finishes asper plans. To existing 3story, 2 family dwelling.no change in us | Signed-off |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-23 | B00787296-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems Herewith to propose to relaminate existing walls, new gyp board, and update existing finishes asper plans. To existing 3story, 2 family dwelling.no change in us | Signed-off |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 1 active of 1
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2025-10-31 | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0136146 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 16) |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2023-03-06 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE OF PERMIT HOLDER TO PROVIDE INSPECTION ACCESS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE JOB SITE UNDER PERMIT#B00787296-I1-GC-CX, ACCESS WAS DENIED BY MALE CONSTRUCTION WORKER AT THE GROUND FL WINDOW WHO ACKN | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 39080821N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2022-09-19 | CLASS - 1 | AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED IN PREMISES NEW RENOVATION OF WALLS, CEILINGS,FLOORS,EW ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLUMBING, AND HVAC LINES. FURTHER INSPECTION OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AT REAR YARD AND NO GUARDRAIL AT STEPS | $1,250 / $1,307 / $0 | 39070374L |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 15
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-20 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | BUFFARDI MICHELLE | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080085710J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-04-27 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | BUFFARDI MICHELLE | $25 / $25 / $0 | 048373376J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-03-06 | Dept. Of Buildings | PERMIT HOLDER FAIL TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND OR EXPOSE WORK ON ACTIVE SITE | CAMINO NYC BUILDING SOLUTIONS | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 039080821N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-01-14 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047605962X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-12-29 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047654046L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-12-22 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047654037J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-12-21 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047635187L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2022-09-19 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | $1,250 / $1,307 / $0 | 039070374L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-09-08 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | HUNT | $25 / $25 / $0 | 042069381J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-08-21 | Sanitation Recycling | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | HUNT | $100 / $100 / — | 040491468N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2005-02-05 | $100 / $100 / — | 0139782758 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2003-02-11 | $300 / $315 / — | 0132994007 |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
- HPD building ID
- 219112
- Last registered
- 2023-08-15
- Registration valid until
- 2024-09-30 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Shimon Sabah | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | Jamaica, Ny |
| Corporateowner | DECKER DEVELOPMENT LLC | Jamaica, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Shimon Sabah | Jamaica, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Shimon Sabah |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD housing-code violations 2 open of 2
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-24 | I | 2025-11-24 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-04 | I | 2024-12-04 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-10-17 |
| 2026-08-01 | DOHMH | Rodent – Rat Sighting | Closed | 2026-10-16 |
| 2026-07-10 | DOHMH | Rodent – Signs of Rodents | Closed | 2026-08-12 |
| 2026-05-19 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-05-20 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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