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842 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00920-0021Map

Owner of record: Chen, Qing Mei

842 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Qing Mei. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
2 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

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 · 36

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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
  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts, paint bins, household items, furniture bicycles and boxes. at public hall

    Feb 12, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st window frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2017

    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 2, 2016

    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 6, 2015

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from east located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1lhh, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 1LHH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 1L

    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 (C3)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,276 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
920 / 21
Assessed value
$405,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359237, last renewed Jul 14, 2023.

Questions about 842 40 Street

Who owns 842 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Qing Mei.

Does 842 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 842 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 842 40 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 842 40 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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