1020 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05587-0015Map
Owner of record: Cohen, Binyomin
1020 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cohen, Binyomin. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 30
- 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 1, 2026
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 19, 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 6, 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.
Mar 20, 2023
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 22, 2022
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 22, 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.
Apr 6, 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 12, 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 2, 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling erected in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling erected in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locks on window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective west 1 window upper sash window glass in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jul 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jul 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jul 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Observed the curb at the front of the property exposure one (1) is cut so a portion is lowered/enabling a vehicle to drive onto an illegal off street area, failure to maintain building in a code compliant manne
Feb 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner-work w/o a permit.sidewalk curb at front of property,exp#1 cut so that portion of sidewalk is lowered/enabling a vehicle to drive onto an illegal off street
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec. 25-621 failure to comply w/zoning resolution(zr)non-compliant parking in front yard of residential lot. front yard of property being used as a open off street parking area. grey toyota carolla w/plate 8rm4
May 13, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 1, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,238 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,903 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 5587 / 15
- Assessed value
- $103,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327018, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.
Questions about 1020 40 Street
Who owns 1020 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cohen, Binyomin.
Does 1020 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 1020 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 1020 40 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1020 40 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.