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81 Bay 40 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06868-0007Map

Owner of record: Chen, Chong Ji

81 Bay 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Chong Ji. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 10 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 5th room from north at west located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    May 28, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 28, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 5; wg to replace = 3; wg to repair = 3; missing and inproperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 wood erected structure roof.

    Jan 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Jan 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the unlawful keeping of wood coop structure roof center.

    Jan 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 9, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1950
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
4,334 ft²
Lot area
2,594 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6868 / 7
Assessed value
$125,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342565, last renewed Jan 20, 2026.

Questions about 81 Bay 40 Street

Who owns 81 Bay 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Chong Ji.

Does 81 Bay 40 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Bay 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 81 Bay 40 Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Bay 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.