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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 16

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at metal security gate entrance to building

    May 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at lot line gate at front court at north

    May 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock, gate at building front yard

    May 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.