40 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05058-0024Map
Owner of record: 40 Woodruff LLC
40 Woodruff Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 66 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 40 Woodruff LLC. HPD has recorded 519 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 66 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 519
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 676
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 519
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10sqft but less than 30sqft observed at south wall in the shower in the bathroom located at apt 404, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 404
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 404, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 404
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 404, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 404
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 305, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
May 3, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Open — False certification
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at, compactor closet door , east section, north wall, at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at, entrance door, south wall, in the 1st room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at, less than 10 sqft, north window frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east'' original violation 18712839 issued 15-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west window frame, ceiling , south and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the molded joint at ceramic tiles at ceiling and walls to shower stall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at, bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose aluminum saddle at east door in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wimdow frames at west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at, less than 10 sqft, north window frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door , north wall, east section, at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at, entrance door, south wall, in the 1st room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at, less than 10 sqft , north window frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at, less than 10,sqft , west window frame in the bathroom located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at, entrance door , east wall , in the private hallway located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at ,entrance door , east wall , in the private hallway located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the wood doors at, wall and base cabinets , south and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 305, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 205, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 205
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 205, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 205
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve radiator at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 205, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 205
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window casing at 2nd window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 205, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 205
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 205, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 205
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set missing at door in the entrance located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet, cart, mattress at 1st public hall from east, 6th story
Jul 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 608, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 608
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 35
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Show 25 more ↓
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 31, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p3209
Aug 22, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p3209
Sep 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p3209
Dec 10, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
35 unable to gain access to motor room to complete insperction
Sep 26, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-repair elevator cab light
Jan 27, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
6b07,60m07,56y10,56y13,100m07,100i11,05b01. 60b-add more lights by machine and controller, 60m-provide light sw in m.r.; 100m-provide missing guardrail on platform to enter m.r.; 100i-replace damage car saddle
Oct 28, 2015
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x10,05b01,59x10,39i11.05b-no car door timing,provide.39i-replace broken window,in m.r.
Jul 9, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 98264 of october 1st,1940.noted:cellar change from boiler room and storage to a habitable space,observed one occupied apartment,with bedroom
Jun 23, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: full partitions walls erected at cellar level created living room, bedroom, kitchen with residential sink, and a two pcs bathroom, toilet and shower. remedy: obtain permit if
Jun 23, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01i, 57o,17i,62d. 01-renew storp swicth . 17-renew 6 fl. visiion panelreplace 3rd fl. vision panel & provide guard. 62- properly secure all loose wiring underside of car (alarmbell, trnsformer, cover for
Jan 17, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l,28h,50y,35o.
Dec 1, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,15l,17i,40l,
Jan 15, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,05j,09h,15l,17i,15r,17q,18i,18q,21x,22d,25l,28h,31q,35d,35i,36m,37l,47l,50y, 08-floor and tiles 15l- push plates, cover hand-holes, provide approved type handles 15r-dead-bolt bsmt. 35d-smoke-hole grating
May 6, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,35o,53x,54m,73o,73#,73#, 54-elevator co. name 73#-provide proper neutilation on cab 73# 05perform 5 year test, properly tag device, andfile elv3 form
May 6, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,15l,21l,22d,35p,57o,73#,74#,#73 provide proper ventilation on elevator - #74 provide plate on shaftway door handler.
Jun 25, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 404
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 404
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 404
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 404
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 211
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2026 · Apt 607
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2026 · Apt 607
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 601
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 601
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 601
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 601
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 305
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 410
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 209
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 209
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 205
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 205
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 205
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 205
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 608
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 23, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 509
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 608
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 608
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 201
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 304
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 304
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 304
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2024 · Apt 205
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 66
- Building area
- 66,144 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,219 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5058 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,278,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314269, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 40 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 40 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Woodruff LLC.
Does 40 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 519 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 66 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 66 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Woodruff Avenue?
It has 66 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.