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40 South Portland Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02099-0062Map

Owner of record: 40 South Portland LLC

40 South Portland Ave is a walk-up apartment building built in 1864 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 40 South Portland LLC. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
114
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
71

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 2018
4
About 67% of the building's 6 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

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 5, 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 19, 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 10, 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 27, 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 11, 2024

    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, 2023

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Mar 2, 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at the door at the vestible at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from building front entrance to apartment in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at closet between apartments at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and all walls at closet between apartments at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front yard

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north concrete stringer at building front entrance steps

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 5th concrete tread from bottom of steps at building front entrance

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing covers at garbage receptacles yard

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balusters (total 3 from top) at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood trim at stringer at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceilings and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective broken hand rail support.....at north....at steps from street to 1st story.

    Dec 15, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar

    Dec 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination inoperative ceiling light fixture at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2016

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at the upper sash at west 1 window in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on the walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction tools, plastic pales, paint cans and other articles in the scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line in the kitchen located at apt 4flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door casing at north in the entrance in the 4th room from east located at apt 4flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frames in the entire apartment located at apt 4flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frames in the entire apartment located at apt 4flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panels at the door in the entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at the upper sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at the lower sash at east 2 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 30

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Aug 24, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 24, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000942804y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; submit a current boiler inspection report

    Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 4THFL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 12, 2015 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2015 · Apt GARDEN

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 20, 2026$138,438Rentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1864
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,840 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2099 / 62
Assessed value
$1,264,050
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #343710, last renewed Aug 2, 2022.

Questions about 40 South Portland Ave

Who owns 40 South Portland Ave?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 South Portland LLC.

Does 40 South Portland Ave have violations?

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

Is 40 South Portland Ave rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 40 South Portland Ave built?

City records list 1864 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40 South Portland Ave?

It has 6 residential units.

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