1240 40 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05589-0029Map
Owner of record: Guerra Gerard
1240 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Guerra Gerard. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 12
- 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.
Apr 3, 2024
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 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.
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 - 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.
Nov 16, 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file certificate of correction for violation # 39122178x was issued on 08/16/2024 at time of inspection observed violating condition still exists., file a certifica
Dec 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
For failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed at front of property, sidewalk curb modified by cutting so that portion of curb is lowered to enable a vehicle to drive
Aug 16, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district r6zone district note front yard of property being used for storage of vehicle observed one red acura stored w/o lic plate# this condition constitutes dead storage of vehicle
Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o permit illegal work done at front of property an appx 9'long section of curb been cut for vehicle access to front yard parking pad created work done w/o permit observed one white toyota sedan w/ lic pl
Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
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
- 2,472 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5589 / 29
- Assessed value
- $116,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311982, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.
Questions about 1240 40 Street
Who owns 1240 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Guerra Gerard.
Does 1240 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 1240 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 1240 40 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1240 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.