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196 East 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04893-0013Map

Owner of record: King, Ralph

196 East 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is King, Ralph. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 29

  • A

    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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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 8, 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.

    Apr 8, 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 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bell system in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at bottom sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Aug 17, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective standing waste barrel bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Aug 17, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Aug 17, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose atatchments at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Aug 17, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings thru out 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1985 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 2 sty apt 2f north front room. , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1985 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 1, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 1, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 23, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 4

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,280 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4893 / 13
Assessed value
$355,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333088, last renewed Jan 30, 2026.

Questions about 196 East 40 Street

Who owns 196 East 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is King, Ralph.

Does 196 East 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 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 196 East 40 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 East 40 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.