40 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01957-0028Map

40 Greene Avenue is a theatre built in 1864 in Brooklyn, 11238. The owner of record is Sheppard, Jannil. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 24
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 20

Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect 40 lf of construction sidewalk shed at exp 1 with additional 5' at opposite ends as needed to protect pedestrians at public sidewalk exp 1
Jan 9, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 20, 2025
Dob violation - active
Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Apr 15, 2024
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Seal all accessible openings to guard against unlawful entry and to safe guard the public and property
Mar 4, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Request for enginners inspection report for structural stability building rendered non compliaant due to holes in ceilings, walls, flo ors temp electric observed. owner to hire a nys pe to provide inspecti on for structure
Mar 4, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant due to fire at time of inspection did not observed any structural damages to building
Mar 3, 2024
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 11, 2022
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 25, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 22, 2014
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Commissioner request for immediate corrective action at time of inspec tion observed severe bulging of parapet brick wall approx 6-8 " out of plumb, entire lenght of bldg along right side western exp #4 exterior wall causing a hazard of potential collapse into rear & deck of 38 gre ene ave. provide within 2 day engineers report of structural stability
Aug 19, 2011
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 24

Class - 2
At time of inspection in response to complaint i observed a sidewalk shed installed and underneath the shed the lights are not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. creating dark and unsafe conditions for the public,
Sep 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
Responding to a complaint observed: sidewalk shed installed at expo# 1 no underside lighting inoperable light bulbs/inadequate, failure to maintain as per code 3307.6.4.8 become an unsafe and hazardous conditio
May 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection in response to complaint i observed a sidewalk shed installed and underneath the shed the lights are not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. this creates a hazardous condition for public walkin
May 12, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
At 4:45am observed 2 story building with sidewalk shed that was not illuminated as stipulated in bc3307.6.4.8 creates hazardous conditions for pedestrians of slips and trips due to inadequate lighting in dark c
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
At the time of my inspection, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1 with a valid permit expiration date 07-20-2026 and with the following objection inoperable light bulbs. failure to provide and main
Feb 25, 2026 · Penalty $2,430
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. ecb 35636419k, 35586663j, 35593216n no cfc was filed for these ecbs. under administrative code section 28-201.1 it is unlawful to fail to comply with
Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.holes in ceiling,plaster,loose and hanging,holes in walls rotted wood.holes in floorat cellar level,floor saging.temporary electric observed.building has
Mar 3, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:observed at exp #1(front)middel section several large oval shaped glasses deteriorating damanged going to fall down to the ground metal frame broken r
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:exp #1 paint chipping window pane missing top right stone blocks on concrete missing top right corner steps loose at exp #2.remedy:comply with code
Sep 28, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1,i observed large oval glass is decaying & broken loose pieces in danger of falling onto sidewalk. at left & right side of top of facade rotted
Aug 28, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active

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Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exp #1 observed large oval glass is decaying and broken loose pieces in danger of falling onto sidewalk left and right side of top of facade rotted
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35502425n issued10/22/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for front facade thats in decay.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
May 12, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35502425n issued on 10/22/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for oval glass at exp1
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complinat manner noted at the time of my inspection observed at front facade (exposure #1) is in serious decay the condition is dangerous with teh threat of wood glass and m
Oct 22, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed at time ofinspection front fascade(exp#1)is in serious decay. the large oval glass is in danger of falling onto the public sidewalk below. the frame &
Oct 22, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances noted at roof level of vacant church on approx 24 ft x 4 ft piece of alumnium clad plywood i sloose and hanging with possible hazard to pedestrian also at exp
Feb 9, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illuminated beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. note: sidewalk shed erected under job#340176993 along exp#1 has no inoperable bulbs rending affected area visibi
Feb 24, 2016 · Penalty $830
Active
Class - 1
Bc3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. note: sidewalk shed erected under job#340176993 along exp#1 has no inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibl
Jan 8, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35107970z issued on 09/17/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg walls or
Nov 5, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted @ facade of bldg(exp#1)ornamental wood trim of stain glass sections have rotted @ someareas & a section has dislodged.rem:make all necessary repairs & maint
Sep 17, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. noted: sidewalk shed erected on exp #1 has an expired permit as of 3/21/13 permit #320381252. remedy: comply w/code renew permit.
Aug 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances: noted at facade of bldg(ornamental) wood trim of circular stained glass sections has rotted(spot) in some areas & a section has dislodged & is in jeoparty of
Jul 29, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a cdoe compliant manner.@ time of inspec.observed @ right side, western, exp.4 exterior brick wall at parapit level severe defects w/localized structural defects & partial collapse o
Aug 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at right side western exposure 4 exterior brick wall at parapit level severe defects. defects noted: parapit bulging, approx
Aug 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Theatre (J3)
Year built: 1864
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 12,500 ft²
Lot area: 4,167 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 302
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1957 / 28
Assessed value: $157,950
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 40 Greene Avenue

Who owns 40 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sheppard, Jannil.

Does 40 Greene Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 40 Greene Avenue 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 40 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1864 as the year it was built.

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