527 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00913-0061Map
Owner of record: 4013 5th Ave Realty Corp
527 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 4013 5th Ave Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 240 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 240
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 486
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 240
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door at east in the 6th room from east located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stucco at east exterior wall at 4th story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stucco at west exterior wall at 4th story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 4th story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer intercom from building entrance to return buzzer at north wall in the foyer located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing magnetic door stops assembly installed from west wall to building front entrance door, , 1st story
Jul 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8topfl, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8topfl, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8topfl, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8topfl, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing post
Jul 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8topfl, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plywood sheetrock and cement at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18937490 issued 18-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at boiler room, section ''cellar'', at south
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood treads 2nd and 3rd from bottom up, at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard , at the ceiling or north wall, in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and west wall, in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rear sections, yard at north
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the pets excrements and waste papers throughout, rear section, yard at north
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the households articles and construction debris ,in the west center sections, at cellar
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 28, 1996
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 28, 1996
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 concrete slab underneath front entrance staircase at basement level observed multiple cracks and gaps,also concrete slab not properly supported w
Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain at time of inspection observed on the 3rd floor construction plywood material in the hallway, in a occupied building also at roof level electrical decorative lighting and power strip exposed
Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found spalling of 1/4 in stucco along left & rear facades. remedy: maintain bldg exterior walls.
Apr 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for more than legally approved number of dwelling units. noted: at cellar: class "a" apt created w/electric stove, kitchen, 3 pc bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) & 2 bedrooms. remedy:
Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit haz noted at cellar partitions erected electrical wiring and plumbing installed to create class a apt work approx 90% complete remedy: make safe immediate;y obtain permits and or restore to
Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
B4b/16/35/39/44c/3a/32a/38/40/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/.50a-no air gap on backflow.50b-no pipe down on backflow.50c-controls missing covers(p404a aquastate)50d-excessive soot in boiler room.50e-holes in
Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt THEWHO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt THEWHO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 8TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 25, 2026 · Apt 84R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,064 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,527 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 913 / 61
- Assessed value
- $490,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326470, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.
Questions about 527 40 Street
Who owns 527 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4013 5th Ave Realty Corp.
Does 527 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 240 housing violations at this property.
Is 527 40 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 527 40 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 527 40 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.