40-01 40 Street

Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00185-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

40-01 40 Street is a school building built in 1931 in Queens, 11104. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 28
ECB violations: 44
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 28

Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Nyc department of education
Mar 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 4, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 44

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:interior fpsc doors do not self-close properly when tested at 4th flr-staircase d,f.3rd flr-staircase d,e,smoke door near rm#369.1st flr-smoke door ne
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:on the 4th flr rm#s-417,415 and 405 all have kick stops installed on bottom of classr
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing noted:at(4th fl) stair c,d,f(3rd fl)gym,stair e,d,c(2nd fl)stair d,e(1st fl)auditorium stair d,exits 5/6,3/4 all doors are in disrepair/not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door
Sep 12, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at gym emergency lights not working throughout various when tested.rem
Sep 12, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interiorfireproof self-closing doors not working properly at 3rd fl stairwell d and f, 2nd fl stairwell f, 1st fl stair e/f and corridor smoke doors
Jun 11, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted exterior exit doors at exit #9, #10,#11 and #13, not self-closing properly due to rubbing on fence or saddle, or having loose/rusted mullion. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jun 11, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 2nd floor stair f door do not close properly.also at 3rd floor stair c door with inlet glass cracked.rem:repair/replace door.
May 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:@3fl level gym,stairf by 303,2fl stairwellf by255,cafeteria&em by exit5-6:emerg
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing.noted:smoke door by exit3&4,exterior doors@exits3&4,12&13 arent working properly.repair/replace door.
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:no firestopping per bc712.3;27-345.noted:cellar level gas meter rm have holes above entrance door.provide/maintain firestopping.
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Afterhrs work w/o permit.atoi observed:dob job421899501 ref1029476 afterhrs work permit doesnt indicate installation sws.found active/ongoing sws [email protected] afterhrs work!obtain permit
Nov 15, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:on the3rd fl gymnasium two emergency lights were not working when tested.
Jun 19, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at old wing 4th fl stair'g'bulkhead water penetration due to defective roof observed spalling plaster. remedy: make necessary repairs.
Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
05m07/05-m-07;missing door zone restrictor on both openings.
Aug 3, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 unlawful placement of furnshings,decorations or other objects that obstruct access to egress or visability therof-per fdny 2008 code fc 1027.4 at time of inspection observed blockage of exit at
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner exp#1 main entrance wrought iron electricla lanters broken,damaged,exposed light fixture. roof-parapet 1 roof light fiture broken loose & facing in towards roof
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner broken,cracked,damaged,missing mortar at following exterior locations-exit 5/6 steps -exit 9 steps -exit 12 retaining wall ramp. remedy: repair/replace.
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Roof leaks in various locations, roofing material lifting leaving voids. remedy: repair roof.
Mar 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Combustible storage in cellar at 4th floor adjacent to stairway g & 4th floor corridor,storage & excessive combustible art work on walls to 8' high. noted: rolling carts,shelves,boxes,paper rolls,& rubber main
Apr 8, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain. observed: spalling ceiling plaster in rms. 415,417, 4th fl stair g, exit 3/4, 1st fl. rem: maintain bldg.
Apr 23, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain. observed: inadequate firestopping above electrical room entry doors. open diamond lathe transom panel. rem: maintain firestopping.
Apr 23, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34770509p. work w/o permit. observed: in corridor by rm 452 erected 8' high x 20' long drywall partition w/entry door to create room 350. rem: obtain permit.
Apr 23, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34592477k work w/o a permit. noted: erected 8' feet high non-bearing walls located in the end of the corridor/hallway by room 452 on the 4th flr level creating 2 rooms. remedy: obtain permit or restore
Mar 25, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Corridor width decreased by obstruction noted @ 4th flr outside room 452 multiple file cabinet stored in corridor. remedy: removed all obstructions.
Oct 15, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
Partition walls erected in corridor outside of room 452 & directly in front of required means of egress stairwell,obstructing corridor width.remedy:remove all obstructions.remove partitions.
Aug 21, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
Reissue #34526651l.occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.noted:illegal occupancy within the fourth fl corridor,outside within the 4fl corridor,outside of room 452,by erecting l-shaped partitio
Aug 21, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
Reissue #34467265x. occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b. records.job #400717471. noted:illegal occupancy w/in the 4 fl corridor,outside of room 452,by erecting l-shaped partition walls to create a class
May 18, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Reissue(34278930y)failure to maintain building defects noted cracked masonry wall at third floor gym glazed brick wall has a 15ft long vertical crack near exit 8 also noted new wing first floor floor exit stair
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Reissue(34311642l)failure to maintain building defects noted cracked plaster wall in rooms 432,419,413,305,402,307,315,205,219,217,&,261.remedy:maintain walls make all necessary repairs
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure ot maintain building defects noted:basement switch board room foundation wall along 43 avenue side has a horizontal crack at bricks allowing water to enter room also noted basement new electrical servic
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor required width decresed by obstruction noted fourth floor corridor near room 452 blocked by 8 foor high partition walls 5 file cabinets locker 2 low cabinets shelus desk chair crates
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records illegal occupancy noted fourth floor corridor near room 452 legal egress corridor now converted to l-shaped classroom
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted fourth floor corridor near room 452 erected 8 foot high partition walls with entry door approx 17 feet x 20feet l shaped to create a classroom remedy:obtain permtis or restore
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74x11-14m07. 74-x-outside communication indperative 14-m-cert frame.
Jul 10, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are:damaged loose missing parts of perimeter fence.location perimeter fence adjacent to kitchen yard exits,remedy:do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are:defective plaster ceilings with open holes.locations rm 428.remedy: do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are missing wall files.loc:459,451.rem:do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain,defects are defective stairwell roof access gates'non-locking.loc:stair #3, 40st 3fl newwing.rem:make safe do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are missing heat raditator covers.loc:461,460,403,453,269,360.rem:install heat covers.
Feb 8, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are:cracked concrete walls.loc are:413,431,432,305,307,319 at pipe chase,219,217,261,205.rem:do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain,defects are:cracked masonry wlls.loc:428,430,3 fl gym,stair b exit door newwing.rem:do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain,defects are:cracked concrete ceiling.loc:315 auditorium at left exit,playroom at exit #2 at basketball back board.rem:do all repairs.
Feb 8, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defects are crack on walls in room#405,431,351a,rear wall of east cafeteria & spalling conc on wall in room 419.remedy:do all repairs.
Apr 4, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
43y,15b,15q,6b. hoistway doors self closing, install proper clearancesbetween doors.
Jan 3, 2000
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt F1
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 84,480 ft²
Lot area: 39,000 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 402
Council district: 26
Block / lot: 185 / 1
Assessed value: $7,902,900
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 40-01 40 Street

Who owns 40-01 40 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 40-01 40 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 40-01 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 40-01 40 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.