140 East 40 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00895-0066Map
Owner of record: 140 40 Tenants Corp
140 East 40 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 99 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is 140 40 Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2024. 4 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 28
Available now in this building
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 13
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt phb, 13th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2024 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt phb, 13th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2024 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt phb, 13th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt PHB
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt phb, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, east & south walls at east fire stair b, 11th & 12th sty.
Oct 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, east & south walls at east fire stair b, 11th & 12th sty.
Oct 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt phb, 13th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2009 · Apt PHB
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling compactor room center section cellar.
Apr 17, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed southwest room 9 sty west apt 9d. located at apt 9d
Apr 17, 1991 · Apt 9D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 34
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Oct 24, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Unsafe report filed
Feb 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jul 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19185
Jul 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Mar 16, 1999
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#902758.rem:submit acceptable required t
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances. noted: at facade damaged motar joints,loose bricks & bulging masonry have neen found. chimney masonry is breaking & loose. west exposure (#4) stucco is cracked and
Aug 6, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85u15/66m07 66/m provide cover for sump pump.
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3" floor number signs. at stair landing on all floors. remedy; provide signage as per local. law 16/84.
Oct 11, 2002 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt PHB
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt PHB
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 11, 2018 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt PHB
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - General
Locks
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt PHB
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt PHB
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 9H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt PHB
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 8H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 8H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 8H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 9H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 8H
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 8H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 8H
Close - General
Windows
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 8H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 8H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 13
- Residential units
- 99
- Building area
- 58,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,110 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2.5
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 895 / 66
- Assessed value
- $8,248,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #116058, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 140 East 40 Street
Who owns 140 East 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 140 40 Tenants Corp.
Does 140 East 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 East 40 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 4% of its 99 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 East 40 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 East 40 Street?
It has 99 residential units and 100 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.