840 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03992-0013Map
Owner of record: 840 Liberty Avenue INC.
840 Liberty Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 840 Liberty Avenue INC.. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 16
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Mar 16, 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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at metal security gate entrance to building
May 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at lot line gate at front court at north
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock, gate at building front yard
May 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of found hot water to be 149 degrees at kitchen thermometer #3163 located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sink, water closet, & shower stall in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 1
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 1
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at cellar
Feb 8, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34640226j-installing 3 piece bathroom partitions etc at cellar without a permit. rem: correct violation 34640266j
Mar 11, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec.28-201.1 failure to comply with an order of comm - to correct violation #34640226j for installing 3pc bathroom,gas lines for stove,partitions etc at the cellar level w/o a permit. no record of correction in
Aug 15, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records classifies bldg as a 2 family bldg now altered for occupancy as a 3 family alteration work noted
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o apermit work noted full height partitions erected at cellar creating class a apt bedrooms w/beds kitchen w/gas line installed not cap microwave 3pc bathroom (vanity water closet stand shower) remedy:
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room space as required noted class a apt created at cellar bedroom w/bed however no 2nd means of egress and natural light and ventilation provided remedy:
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. class a apt created at cellar. partitions erected. kitchen & bathroom fixturespresent. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Fire-escape
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - General
Mold
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BASMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,815 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3992 / 13
- Assessed value
- $61,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814956, last renewed Oct 1, 2024.
Questions about 840 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 840 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 840 Liberty Avenue INC..
Does 840 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 840 Liberty 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 840 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 840 Liberty Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.