Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

540 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

6
DOB Complaints
18
311 Housing Calls
13
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 540 40th Street

540 40th Street is a 19-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Daniel Schwimmer. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years, particularly between 2021-2024, with multiple complaints about heating/hot water problems, plumbing issues, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Most notably, a heat/hot water complaint in February 2024 was closed without access to inspect the conditions, and there were multiple incidents in 2021 where HPD was unable to gain access to inspect complaints about plumbing issues, safety systems, and general maintenance (including problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system and ceiling paint/plaster).

The building's inspection history reveals several active violations as of 2023-2025, including a 2022 Environmental Control Board violation regarding facade cracks and obstructed exit passageways, and multiple DOB violations related to failing to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2020. A special operations compliance inspection in April 2025 resulted in an oath violation served. While the building has maintained some regulatory requirements, such as bedbug reporting (with zero infested units reported for the 2022-2023 period), there have been notable gaps in compliance, particularly regarding timely inspection filings and maintenance of safety systems.

The property has had various access issues during inspections, particularly in 2021 and 2022, which may indicate challenges with resident cooperation or communication regarding maintenance and safety inspections. The building's most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate some improvement in communication with regulatory agencies, though several violations remain active. The property has maintained rodent-free status since passing inspection in 2017, and historical complaints about gas hook-up/piping issues in 2022 were concluded with "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" determinations. While there have been multiple safety and maintenance concerns documented through 311 complaints, violations, and inspections, the building appears to be actively addressing some regulatory requirements, as evidenced by recent certifications and compliance efforts in 2024-2025, though with notable exceptions regarding historic inspection filings and ongoing active violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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540 40th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 19
Year built 1911
Total area 14960 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
13
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
18
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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540 40th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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540 40th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 540 40th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-02-272024-03-01Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-09-182022-09-22Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-252022-01-04Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-252022-01-04Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-252022-01-04Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 540 40th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-08ACloseNoneNone(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2024-02-29ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTED2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-29ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE [ BEND] AT THE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING 1ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-03-20ACloseNoneNone(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 40th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-02-27 18:58HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-09-18 10:39PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2021-10-25 10:01SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
2021-10-25 10:01SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2021-10-25 10:01PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 40th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-04-30CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2025-04-30Oath Violation Served (2025-05-07)
38774682022-10-10CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-10-11Oath Violation Served (2022-10-11)
38742632022-09-19CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2022-09-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-20)
38723472022-09-06CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2022-09-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-09)
37922702021-04-05CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2021-04-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-04-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 40th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 40th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 540 40th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-05-230002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 40th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2017-03-13InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 40th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 540 40th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 540 40th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-10-1139071729XYMS REALTY CORPAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 FACADE HAS CRACKS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, 1ST FLOOR LEVEL STONE DISPLACED. CLEAR EXIT PASSAGEWAY FROM BACK OF THE BUILDING OBSTRUCTED BY GARBAGE CANS AND CONSTRUCTIONACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 40th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 540 40th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 540 40th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 540 40th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 540 40th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 40th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 540 40th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 40th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 40th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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