140 Tapscott Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03532-0047Map

140 Tapscott Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vernay A. Johnson. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 15 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

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

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 6, 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 · 20

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
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 11, 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 12, 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 20, 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 27, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 22, 2018
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.
Nov 15, 2016
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 ***minimum 200 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***
Jun 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
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. lights not on.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Floor
Jul 8, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close

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Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Floor
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,520 ft²
Lot area: 2,200 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 3532 / 47
Assessed value: $243,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #372078, last renewed Feb 9, 2022.

Questions about 140 Tapscott Street

Who owns 140 Tapscott Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vernay A. Johnson.

Does 140 Tapscott Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 140 Tapscott 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 140 Tapscott Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 140 Tapscott Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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