45-48 40 Street
Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00194-0055Map
Owner of record: Chang, Victor Kuo Wei
45-48 40 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11104. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chang, Victor Kuo Wei. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2022. 10 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ceiling tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony fire escape at building front
Oct 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door, north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at east two window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 1, 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.
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east, the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east at south, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
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) east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east one and east two window frames, total five square feet in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Not complied with - 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 = 3; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north window frame, ceiling and north wall, total eight square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 2;2 window guards installed without one way screw located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing located at apt apt3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt APT3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt apt3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt APT3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Oct 28, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records, cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apartment. partitons erected and kitchen & bath facilities
Nov 22, 1997 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt ALL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2014 · Apt APT3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,684 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5D
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 194 / 55
- Assessed value
- $540,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #401784, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 45-48 40 Street
Who owns 45-48 40 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chang, Victor Kuo Wei.
Does 45-48 40 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 45-48 40 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 45-48 40 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 45-48 40 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.