196 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

196 East 40th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Marlene King. The property has experienced recurring issues with building systems and maintenance, particularly documented between 2021-2022.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints were filed in 2022 regarding various issues including flooring problems, bell/buzzer/intercom systems, and window frames - all of which were ultimately closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's inability to gain access for inspection. Notably, the building had an active violation as of November 2019 concerning the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report, though this appears unresolved in current records. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of similar issues, particularly concentrated in Apartment 4, where violations dating back to 2007 include problems with window sashes, bell system, plaster surfaces, and bathroom fixtures.

There were also four consecutive Annual Bedbug Reports filed between 2019-2024, showing no units infested during the most recent reporting period (Summer 2024) and documenting the eradication of all previously affected units (5 units in total). A structural stability complaint was received in July 2022, but no violations were found upon inspection that same day. While many historical violations have been closed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, particularly in the common areas and Apartment 4.