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717 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00915-0059Map

Owner of record: Nguyen, Vinh Van

717 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nguyen, Vinh Van. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood sub floor with cracked and loose tiles at landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage air conditioner units , aluminum a- framed ladder , construction materias , and household items, at stairs and landing to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition units protruding beyond window sill, building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front, at fire escape, 2nd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, entrance door to building , at front at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at vestibule door , north wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing metal door stop at, bottom of vestibule door, north wall,, at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at doors underneath stair leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at soffit underneath stair , at north at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash , wimdow to east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose loose wood stair tread and riser , 2nd from bottom , at intermediate landing , at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and, missing, and deteriorated, mortar at expansion joints, brick parapet wall , southeast section, building front

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose, cracked, and missimg, mortar over brick substrate , southeast section, at parapet wall and 3rd story, at east

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant mateials, plaster at ceiling and walls , at roof bulkhead, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the, ceilng and,all walls at roof bulkhead, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt locking device with padlock at door to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose metal stair nosing , 8th from bottom at landing leading to roof bukhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1923
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,592 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
915 / 59
Assessed value
$380,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307384, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 717 40 Street

Who owns 717 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nguyen, Vinh Van.

Does 717 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 717 40 Street 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 717 40 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 717 40 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.