270 East 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04893-0017Map
Owner of record: Smart, Nadine
270 East 40 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Smart, Nadine. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 10
- 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
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock, in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. note:at front of premises leader from gutter is not conncected to a storm drainage system as required by building code & local law 103/89. rem:maintain pro
Feb 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 19, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 23, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 23, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt PH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4893 / 17
- Assessed value
- $41,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819201, last renewed Sep 24, 2019.
Questions about 270 East 40 Street
Who owns 270 East 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smart, Nadine.
Does 270 East 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 270 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 270 East 40 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 270 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.