140 St Nicholas Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03249-0033Map
Owner of record: M&J Plaza LLC
140 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is M&J Plaza LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 19
- 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 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
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 = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door room leading to public hall ( secondary door ) in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2024
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 11, 2024
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 27, 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 2, 2022
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum
Dec 4, 1998
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3249 / 33
- Assessed value
- $366,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341427, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 140 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 140 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is M&J Plaza LLC.
Does 140 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 St Nicholas 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 140 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 4 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.