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Property Audit ReportBBL 3048930013Generated Jun 12, 2026Cached· 7d ago · refreshing…
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Open Violations

0

DOB + HPD

Unpaid Fines

$0

OATH / ECB

Flood Zone

X

FEMA designation

Audit Score

69/100

Composite index

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196 East 40 Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 3048930013, located in BK, built in 1931, 4 residential units, 0 open DOB/HPD violation signals, 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
Annual property tax estimated at ~$43,609 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Last sold for $575,000 in February 2007· ACRIS
Most recent mortgage: $638,284 from MADISON HOME EQUITIES, INC in 2005· ACRIS

Building Details

✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
5,280 sf
Zoning
R5 · C2-2 overlay
Basement
Converted
Land Use
Multi-Family Walk-Up Buildings
Registered Owner
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
4 residential units.
How tall is this building?
3 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1931.
How big is the lot?
3,000 sq ft (30 ft × 100 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C3 — 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
Standard Urban
Maintenance Reliability
Clean record — safe to sign
99 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
69 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Church Av (2 5)
~10 min subway

Compliance · 10-year history

Violation timeline

DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active0Resolved with debt0Resolved16Hover any dot for detail

Violations & maintenance history

HPD · DOB · OATH0 open, 29 resolved

Resolved History — 29 (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
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
§ 27-2031 ADM CODEApt 2F · 2nd floor · 2nd apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·

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