40 Christopher Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03692-0020Map
Owner of record: New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC
40 Christopher Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC. HPD has recorded 338 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 338
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 475
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 338
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at building front at boiler room
Sep 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to cellar at boiler room
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall at 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
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
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its aassemblies at vestibule door at public hall at 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its aassemblies at building entrance door at 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired.glass pane.at vestibule door
Sep 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Sep 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures low volume at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no running water at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at cellar at boiler room
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock assemblies at building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead stairs door at north wall leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 . incorrect information on sign at wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked in cellar at boiler room
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return panel at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 13, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 29, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
Nov 29, 2025
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
No signs,awnings or obstruction to fire escape. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35501514k issued on 10/16/20 &file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.
Apr 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Egress front fire escape flust not be observed by signs fixed awnings or any other obstruction.at time of inspection the secondary means of egress has been observed encumbed at apartment#2b at rear of building
Oct 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1903
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,188 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3692 / 20
- Assessed value
- $315,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #381968, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 40 Christopher Avenue
Who owns 40 Christopher Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC.
Does 40 Christopher Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 338 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Christopher Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40 Christopher Avenue built?
City records list 1903 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Christopher Avenue?
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.