870 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00920-0030Map
Owner of record: Lin, Jian Hui
870 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Jian Hui. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 25
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 76
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Oct 28, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows total of 3 windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operating lock installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2015
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken outer glass at west 1 lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall and at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 5 sq.ft. at south closet wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 5sq ft. at north wal in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10sq.ft. at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate at east 1 widow in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building entrance door at front areaway
Feb 13, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 5sq.ft. at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit bulkhead door roof.
Feb 7, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Feb 7, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of discard radiator 1 sty public hall.
Feb 7, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 5, 2013
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Work without a permit:at time of inspection of an occupied 2 story multi dwelling observed the construction of a steel balcony structural with awing covering at exp#3,2nd floor level with(5)steel column support
Apr 28, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35029528p issued on 12.5.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Mar 1, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35029527n issued on 12.5.13. work w/o permit. at cellar installed full heightpartitions, plumbing & electric. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's
Mar 1, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at cellar level full height partition walls erected,electrical,water & waste lines installed,creating 1 2pc bathroom,1 3pc bathroom,2 residential sinks (kitchen) w/cabinets & 3 seperate
Dec 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. note: bldg dept records indicate that premises is a 2 story 4 a unit structure.now exists at cellar level arranged as a 3 bedroom w/1 2pc bathroom,1
Dec 5, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jun 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 920 / 30
- Assessed value
- $386,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303260, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 870 40 Street
Who owns 870 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Jian Hui.
Does 870 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 870 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 870 40 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 870 40 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.