40 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
40 Cornelia Street is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1905 and currently owned by Gitty Tyrnauer. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues, most notably a persistent pattern of heating and hot water problems during late 2020-2021, with multiple complaints filed through HPD, some requiring emergency responses.
More recently, in August 2023, there was a power outage affecting the entire building which was inspected but resulted in no violations. The building has been the subject of multiple violations and complaints regarding unauthorized work and occupancy issues, particularly between 2021-2023, with several ECB violations still showing active status as of 2023.
These include concerns about work without permits, water penetration, electrical safety issues, and occupancy contrary to DOB records. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in 2025, showing no current infestations, and passed rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, though there was one failed inspection in 2010. The building's history indicates a pattern of building-wide maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems, and ongoing regulatory compliance challenges related to unauthorized modifications and safety requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 3420 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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