40 Cooper Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03438-0030Map
Owner of record: Gibson Kenneth
40 Cooper Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gibson Kenneth. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 95
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 67
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 · 95
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in down position at building rear at fire escape
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance at cellar
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats yard
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building rear at cellar
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect approx 2 inch crack running between windows from 1st story to roof at rear exterior wall
Jun 3, 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
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2023
Open — Not complied with - 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
Oct 26, 2023
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Oct 26, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the foyer , the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hinges on door frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window, 1st from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at lower sash at window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 4th story balcony, west stack at building front
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west fire escape, building front
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at gates exceeding over 4ft obstructing egress from west fire escape at building front yard
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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) at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4a (4th story, 1st apartment from west at north). vacate #152287
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire mesh above and below skylight at public hall, 4th story
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
Request engineering report due an abundance of soil from construction operations taking place at exposure 2 (1388 bushwick avenue) along with material has been stored along exterior wall potentially compromising structural integrity of the building.
Sep 5, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. due to excavation ongoing at adjacent property 42 cooper st. the following damage has occurred. at corner of building at exposure 2 + 3 large vertical crack appears, also noted at exposure 3 vertical cracks appear between windows at corners running vertical.
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
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 comply with the commissioner's orders to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for vio# 39143769k, file a certificate of correction
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At rear of building observed vertical cracks between window at all floors., maintain exterior building wall
Apr 3, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Doors
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Locks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Mold
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Mold
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Doors
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Floor
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Floor
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Floor
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Floor
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,030 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,417 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3438 / 30
- Assessed value
- $626,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323458, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 40 Cooper Street
Who owns 40 Cooper Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gibson Kenneth.
Does 40 Cooper Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Cooper 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 40 Cooper Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Cooper Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.