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874 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00920-0032Map

Owner of record: Yang Kai

874 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 Yang Kai. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 5 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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

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 · 25

  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 19, 2020

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at roof bulkhead stair , 2nd story

    Oct 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with padlock at roof bulkhead door , 2nd story

    Oct 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with 2nd mean of egress gate at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub cold water in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock and chain at, wood picket fence gate, east yard, building front, , section ''northeast''

    Mar 15, 2019

    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 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt B

    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
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 / 32
Assessed value
$386,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319340, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 874 40 Street

Who owns 874 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yang Kai.

Does 874 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 874 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 874 40 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 874 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.