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Property Audit ReportBBL 3009170021Generated Jun 11, 2026
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Walk-up apt

540 40 Street

Caution — Review Before Signing

Open Violations

11

DOB + HPD

Unpaid Fines

$6k

OATH / ECB

Flood Zone

X

FEMA designation

Audit Score

77/100

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540 40 Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 3009170021, located in BK, built in 1911, 19 residential units, 11 open DOB/HPD violation signals, $6,250 in unpaid OATH fines, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.

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Key Findings

3 items
11 open violations on record· DOB · HPD
Annual property tax estimated at ~$63,371 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Most recent mortgage: $453,265 from THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND in 2013 (+2 more on Financials)· ACRIS

Building Details

✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
14,960 sf
Zoning
R6A
Basement
Partial Basement
Land Use
Multi-Family Walk-Up Buildings
Registered Owner
Rent Regulation
Yes · 23 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
19 residential units.
How tall is this building?
4 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1911.
How big is the lot?
5,008 sq ft (50 ft × 100.17 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C1 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Caution — Known Issues
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
53 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
77 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via 45 St (R)
~7 min subway

Compliance · 10-year history

Violation timeline

DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active10Resolved with debt0Resolved43Hover any dot for detail

Violations & maintenance history

HPD · DOB · OATH — 10 open, 43 resolved

Open Issues — 10
Minor
Paint with light colored paint all peeling paint surfaces
§ 27-2013 ADM CODEApt 12 · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2043.1 HMC 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 = 0
Apt 12 · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance spring at lower sash first window from east at south
§ 27-2005 HMCApt 12 · 3rd floor · 2nd room from north at east · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(a) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing
Apt 12 · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(b) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing
Apt 12 · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Resolved History — 43 (showing 3)
Closed
(a) § HMC: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on HPD s website, www. NYC. Gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Closed
Closed
Owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by ADM code §27-2097 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.
§27-2107 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Nov 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
(a) § HMC: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on HPD s website, www. NYC. Gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
HPD · Filed Jun 2025 · Closed

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