40 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02182-7501Map

40 Lee Avenue is a condominium built in 1995 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 24
ECB violations: 20
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 17

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 5, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 10, 2025
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 26, 2024
Open — Info 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 10, 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 17, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 7, 2022
Open — Info 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 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

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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 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Open — Info 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 27, 2017
Open — Info 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 10, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 24

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Nov 28, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Only elevator in a residentail building out of serivce
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Feb 23, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - active

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Work without permit/installation of metal drop ladders
Jun 3, 2014
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
Occupancy contrary to c of o
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Illegal use in residential district
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 20

Class - 1
(c/u 97x17) 97x-only device on property. upon inspection,device is still not in service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. this is a recurring condition that has not been rectified. cease use or
Aug 8, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Cease use. 97x17. only device in bldg out of service, upon insp the device is found to still be out of order creating hazardous conditions per 1rcny 11-02. correct cure use items & call nyc dob for a re-insp of
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
97x10:entire device inoperative;re-inspection reqd-the only elevator in bldg out of service.upon inspecion the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny11-02.rem:restore t
Jun 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in bldg (or section of bldgt) out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 rmdy: restore to service immediat
Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
97x10. device not in service. return device to service. only device in bldg.
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
97x10 restore to service.
Jun 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.@time of insp found active work being performed @2nd fl.note:a residential apt is in the process of renovation,work is being performed in regard to wall & door configuration,plumbing & elect
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
97x07/ 97- comply w/ cease use order to 5/2/14 restore to service
Aug 11, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 1
34r07,40m07,97*17.34r work w/o permit hoistway ceiling has been lowered to 23 in. from top of elev.as per code 43in. is required for refuse space.40m provide ventalation m.r
May 2, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 1
34r07 work w/o permit=hoistway ceiling has been lowed to 23in. from top of elevator=as per code 43" is required for refuse space.
May 2, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active

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Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:bldg lacks asystem if automatic sprinklers as required by bc 903.2 & 27.954.approved plans & documents for nb 316/88 require installation of sprinkler s
Apr 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to c of o #3p0008524f.bldg has a 6th fl in which isoccupied space contrary to the cert of occupancy.rem:discontinue illegal use on amend c of o.
Apr 23, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.failure to provide# of required means of egress for residential fls 2-6 in which have only one exit from bldg.note:fdny ordered bldg representative to immedia
Apr 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 3
Illegal use in a residental distruct.c of o #33p008524f approved residential fl 2-5 to be occupied as use group 3 dormitory fls.bldg hass been observed occupied as use group 2,residential dwelling which exceeds
Apr 23, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
68x07,100x07,12m07,07x10,99bb05,100r09,68m07,69m07.100 no fire services phase 2.100-removal water tanks from motor room.
Apr 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted:addition of a full 6th fl(electrical,plumbing,boiler)in which is not represented on approved plans,for nb 316/88 nor is on the final c of o #3p0008524f issued 04/16/07.rem:file for
Apr 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation at time of inspection an excavation had occurred approx 10ft in dept and had a shear cut.however no sheeting shoring nor bracing were provided at side of exc
Aug 11, 1995 · Penalty $750
Resolve
Hazardous
Protection of sidewalks: upon inspection fence was removed and excessive on sidewalk. said situation had caused sidewalk to close and pedestrian traffic was forced to used street. stop all work and remedy:--
Jun 22, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 24 hours notice prior to the commencement of demol-ition operation:the removal of felts and portions of roofing;also win-dows on wilson st side of bldg were taken out at time of inspection.ho
Jun 6, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to safely + properly remove material/debris from demo site:ma-terials removed from bldg under demo,were stored up on side walk in front of bldg(lee ave)eliminating pedestrians passage way.also debris fr
Jun 6, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1995
Floors: 6
Residential units: 3
Building area: 11,446 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 2182 / 7501
Assessed value: $1,376,550
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 40 Lee Avenue

Who owns 40 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 40 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 40 Lee 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 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1995 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40 Lee Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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