159 East 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04877-0046Map
Owner of record: Hurley, Annette
159 East 40 Street is a two-family home built in 1955 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hurley, Annette. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 33 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 56
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 40
- 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
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 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.
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.
Nov 8, 2019
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
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of no electricity at light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling over sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste-line sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective toe molding floors at baseboard.thru-out. ( mice holes present) located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handles shower body bath-room located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor bath-room. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of door sealed ist sty to basement. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall north east room #5 located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal cover electrical light switch west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Atoi observed entry garage door converted into wall with an approximately 34" entry door., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Jan 30, 2026 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted at garage, ground level. removed garage door, erected wall door approx 9'w x 7'h. the wall and door are framedout, the door has a double lock and mail slot. remedy: obtain permit
Jan 6, 2014
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. basement changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom fac
Mar 17, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1955
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,838 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4877 / 46
- Assessed value
- $53,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812982, last renewed Feb 14, 2023.
Questions about 159 East 40 Street
Who owns 159 East 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hurley, Annette.
Does 159 East 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 East 40 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 159 East 40 Street built?
City records list 1955 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 East 40 Street?
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.