40 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0037Map
Owner of record: 40 Avenue B LLC
40 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 40 Avenue B LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 42
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd sty balcony, front stack at fire escape
Dec 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Dec 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of grabage bins at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
May 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 2, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 15, 2004
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction for violation #'s 39114643m (5/17/2024), 39099804l (11/20/2023) and 39195375m (7/09/2026)., file a certificate of correction; f
Oct 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction for violation#39114643m and 39099804l., file a certificate of correction; file a certificate of correction
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. noted at the time of inspection, no co in dob records allowing for rear 1st floor commercial roof extension as
May 17, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings dept records. noted roof of 1st floor commercial space which also serves as 2nd means of egress is arranged as recreation space wi
Nov 20, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner,s order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. summons #39082115p hearing completed. file a certificate of correction as required., file a
Jul 24, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or department building records. at the time of inspection, at rear 2nd floor of the building i observed roof level illegally arranged as recrea
Mar 15, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:1st floor bar/restaurant has erected an entrance winterized enclosure vestibule approx4'x4' erected on the public sidewalk which is obstruction the 2nd mean
Mar 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling offered/coverted for other than permanent residential purposes. dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a' md. during internet research on 2/3/15 of above location.
Feb 3, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buildings department records. illegal occupancy noted: apt's #3w,3e,4w occupied as a transient use, roof level as recreation area. remedy discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
1001.4: failure to provide required means of egress from room on spa ce.noted:apt#3e,3w,4w, occupied as a transient use without providing required means of egress. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 1
907.2.8 faliure to provide fire alarm system noted: apt 3e,3w,4w occupied as a transient use without providing fire alarm system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
903.2.7 failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system noted apt #'s3e,3w,4w occupied as a transient use without providing an automatic sprinkler system remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:fire access from each apartment at rear,2&3 floors front. remedy: repair and replace defects.
Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: ongoing construction on 1st flr and cellar commercial space as interior demo of partitiions erecting new fullheight partitions, erecting new store front and new electric lines.
Nov 9, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at time of inspection fire escape drop down ladder located on e. 4th st obstructed by sidewalk shed planks,awning to pizzaria,rails at sidewalk.rem:remove
Apr 8, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans. at time of inspection for application #104065574 and 104065583 as required by this dept during construction operation. remedy: stop work and provide approved plans.
Aug 8, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Inadequate housekeeping in that garbage and debris is being stored on top of sidewalk shed creating a possible danger of collapsing shed or creating a fire.remedy:remove debris forthwith.
Jun 2, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Side walk shed does not conform to bldg dept specifications. noted: debris piled on top of shed to a height of approx. 8 feet and no light bulbs intact. remedy: remove all debris and bldg material replace bulbs
May 14, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted metal cornice at roof level defective fine damaged broken in danger of falling onto sidewalk sections have fallen onto sidewalk at time of inspection creating a haza
Sep 13, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 8H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 2W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 2W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 4W
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 4W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Windows
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Floor
Jan 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,075 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,920 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 399 / 37
- Assessed value
- $2,287,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130637, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 40 Avenue B
Who owns 40 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Avenue B LLC.
Does 40 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Avenue B rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 40 Avenue B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Avenue B?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.