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
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 · 29
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 8, 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 30, 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 17, 2018
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 21, 2017
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 7, 2016
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 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.