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857 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00916-0048Map

Owner of record: Perlman, Joseph

857 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Perlman, Joseph. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
89
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
101

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 89

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof section at north

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling section at north

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors from bulkhead to roof ,north section

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors from bulkhead to roof, south section

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant north, south, east and west walls at bulkhead to roof section at south

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north, south, east and west walls at bulkhead section at south

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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. at front areaway

    Jun 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint ..all stories at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Apr 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all stories, front stack at fire escape

    May 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2018

    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 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide (in the event of a power failure) an acceptable, heavy-duty lock-and-latch set on door at entrance to buidling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, scooter and other household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed on door at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry steps to cellar yard at east

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operated lock on door to fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring counter balance at west 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring counter balance south 2 window, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building

    Oct 9, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd door from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, north, east, and south walls. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at seiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 23, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    May 23, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 20, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 20, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2R

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,446 ft²
Lot area
2,204 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
916 / 48
Assessed value
$550,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316015, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 857 40 Street

Who owns 857 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Perlman, Joseph.

Does 857 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.

Is 857 40 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 857 40 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 857 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.