504 East 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04956-0015Map
Owner of record: Bernagene, Ketlie
504 East 40 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bernagene, Ketlie. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 38 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 42
- 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.
Nov 28, 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain reglaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin,bathtub,and sink at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas range at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Feb 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft around window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft around window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13826243 issued 23-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal box at ceiling covering water waste pipe. in the kitchen located at apt 1floo lower level, 1st story
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1floo lower level, 1st story
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floo, 1st story
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood cabinet to west wall. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 3rd and 4th concrete tread at stoop at stoop
Oct 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or dob records. partitions erected creating illegal rooms for living at cellar. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed
Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDAPA
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4956 / 15
- Assessed value
- $44,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820361, last renewed —.
Questions about 504 East 40 Street
Who owns 504 East 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bernagene, Ketlie.
Does 504 East 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 504 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 504 East 40 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 504 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.