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540 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00917-0021Map

Owner of record: Yms Realty Corp

540 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 19 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Yms Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
114
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
269

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
23
About 100% of the building's 19 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 · 114

  • 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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance spring at lower sash first window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    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 20, 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.

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ bend] at the entrance to building 1st from south at west , at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 29, 2024

    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 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
  • 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

    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
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public halls

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    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 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 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for violation #39071729x, file a certificate of correction

    Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Exp 1 parapet level right side facade has crack, egress path on left side is blocked with garbage and pails, egress gates both sides equipped with illegal locking hardware., repair and/replace

    Apr 30, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exposure 1 facade has cracks at multiple locations, 1st floor level stone displaced. clear exit passageway from back of the building obstructed by garbage cans and construction

    Oct 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to mantain, defect is ceiling over new boiler is cracked & open exposing 6 beams, ceiling must be fire retarded 5/8 sheetrock. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Feb 25, 1991 · Penalty $230

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit pigeon coop apt. constructed at the third story southeast apartment north wall west window sill. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jun 15, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt APT11A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 7

    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 (C1)
Year built
1911
Floors
4
Residential units
19
Building area
14,960 ft²
Lot area
5,008 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
917 / 21
Assessed value
$516,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348222, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 540 40 Street

Who owns 540 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yms Realty Corp.

Does 540 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 114 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 40 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 40 Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 40 Street?

It has 19 residential units.

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