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
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 · 89
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof
Dec 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling section at north
Dec 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors from bulkhead to roof ,north section
Dec 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors from bulkhead to roof, south section
Dec 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at front areaway
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, scooter and other household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry steps to cellar yard at east
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building
Oct 9, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.