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40 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

BIN 3394317BBL 3021827501Block 2182 · Lot 7501Built 19956 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
14 open Class C — see them ↓$9,850.00 recorded as due
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40 Lee Avenue at a glance

40 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn has 69 open city records on file, 14 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $9,850.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. No recorded sale is on file for its lot. The most recent record is dated Jul 29, 2026.

Open Class C
14
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
49
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
6
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$9,850.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
28.33
3 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
10
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 29, 2026
311 record

Health score for 40 Lee Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

D
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 178 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 14
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 49
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $9,850
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 40 Lee Avenue

178 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 40 Lee Avenue

$9,850.00 is recorded as due across the 53 summonses below, out of $87,050.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 40 Lee Avenue
011800894KFeb 23, 2024FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSDec 3, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$2,000.00
014069465LJun 20, 2023INSPECTION AND TESTINGAug 8, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$1,000.00
047453963HJun 7, 2023STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM W O A RECEPTACLESep 5, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
047587442XNov 27, 2022STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEFeb 13, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
038269954JAug 8, 2019FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJan 25, 2021Found in violation$3,125.00
1610594Aug 8, 2019(C/U 97X17) 97X-ONLY DEVICE ON PROPERTY. UPON INSPECTION,DEVICE IS STILL NOT IN SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. THIS IS A RECURRING CONDITION THAT HAS NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. CEASE USE ORJan 25, 2021Found in violation$3,125.00
038259505PNov 28, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMMar 7, 2018Written off
1433408Nov 28, 2017CEASE USE. 97X17. ONLY DEVICE IN BLDG OUT OF SERVICE, UPON INSP THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO STILL BE OUT OF ORDER CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS PER 1RCNY 11-02. CORRECT CURE USE ITEMS & CALL NYC DOB FOR A RE-INSP OFMar 7, 2018Written off
038255439HJun 21, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMMar 12, 2018Written off
1432638Jun 21, 201797X10:ENTIRE DEVICE INOPERATIVE;RE-INSPECTION REQD-THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BLDG OUT OF SERVICE.UPON INSPECION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY11-02.REM:RESTORE TMar 12, 2018Written off
1459414Feb 23, 201797X17 THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BLDG (OR SECTION OF BLDGT) OUT OF SERVICE UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02 RMDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATJan 22, 2018Written off
038253430MFeb 23, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJan 22, 2018Written off
038251321YDec 14, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMMar 20, 2017Written off
1612380Dec 14, 201697X10. DEVICE NOT IN SERVICE. RETURN DEVICE TO SERVICE. ONLY DEVICE IN BLDG.Mar 20, 2017Written off
038235992PJun 1, 2015FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTNov 30, 2015Written off
999632Jun 1, 201597X10 RESTORE TO SERVICE.Nov 30, 2015Written off
035135166XMay 20, 2015WORK WITHOUT A PERMITNov 30, 2015Written off
906930May 20, 2015WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.@TIME OF INSP FOUND ACTIVE WORK BEING PERFORMED @2ND FL.NOTE:A RESIDENTIAL APT IS IN THE PROCESS OF RENOVATION,WORK IS BEING PERFORMED IN REGARD TO WALL & DOOR CONFIGURATION,PLUMBING & ELECTNov 30, 2015Written off
038225877KAug 11, 2014WORK WITHOUT A PERMITSep 29, 2014Written off
1481839Aug 11, 201497X07/ 97- COMPLY W/ CEASE USE ORDER TO 5/2/14 RESTORE TO SERVICESep 29, 2014Written off
0184595099Jul 9, 2014DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAAug 14, 2014Pending
038225875RMay 2, 2014WORK WITHOUT A PERMITJun 16, 2014Written off
1102834May 2, 201434R07 WORK W/O PERMIT=HOISTWAY CEILING HAS BEEN LOWED TO 23IN. FROM TOP OF ELEVATOR=AS PER CODE 43" IS REQUIRED FOR REFUSE SPACE.Dec 22, 2014Found in violation
038225876ZMay 2, 2014TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMITDec 22, 2014Found in violation
1582563May 2, 201434R07,40M07,97*17.34R WORK W/O PERMIT HOISTWAY CEILING HAS BEEN LOWERED TO 23 IN. FROM TOP OF ELEV.AS PER CODE 43IN. IS REQUIRED FOR REFUSE SPACE.40M PROVIDE VENTALATION M.RJun 16, 2014Written off
1031562Apr 23, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE# OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR RESIDENTIAL FLS 2-6 IN WHICH HAVE ONLY ONE EXIT FROM BLDG.NOTE:FDNY ORDERED BLDG REPRESENTATIVE TO IMMEDIAJan 28, 2015Found in violation
035002332NApr 23, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJan 28, 2015Found in violation
035002333PApr 23, 2014OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDSJan 28, 2015Found in violation
011256423HApr 23, 2014MEANS OF EGRESSOct 21, 2014Found in violation
1582784Apr 23, 201468X07,100X07,12M07,07X10,99BB05,100R09,68M07,69M07.100 NO FIRE SERVICES PHASE 2.100-REMOVAL WATER TANKS FROM MOTOR ROOM.Jun 9, 2014Written off
1031583Apr 23, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:BLDG LACKS ASYSTEM IF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AS REQUIRED BY BC 903.2 & 27.954.APPROVED PLANS & DOCUMENTS FOR NB 316/88 REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SJan 28, 2015Found in violation
1031604Apr 23, 2014OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO C OF O #3P0008524F.BLDG HAS A 6TH FL IN WHICH ISOCCUPIED SPACE CONTRARY TO THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE ON AMEND C OF O.Jan 28, 2015Found in violation
1031575Apr 23, 2014WORK W/O A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:ADDITION OF A FULL 6TH FL(ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,BOILER)IN WHICH IS NOT REPRESENTED ON APPROVED PLANS,FOR NB 316/88 NOR IS ON THE FINAL C OF O #3P0008524F ISSUED 04/16/07.REM:FILE FORJan 28, 2015Found in violation
035002328KApr 23, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJan 28, 2015Found in violation
035002329MApr 23, 2014WORK WITHOUT A PERMITJan 28, 2015Found in violation
038229770ZApr 23, 2014FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTJun 9, 2014Written off
0182637979Dec 7, 2013FAILED TO SEAL EXPANSION JOINTS AS PER SUBSECTIONFeb 20, 2014Written off
011093401NAug 18, 2009FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTIONOct 6, 2009Written off
011000627KJun 18, 2008FAILED TO PROVIDE BUCKETS EXTINGUISHERSAug 5, 2008Pending
011000628MJun 18, 2008FAILED TO PROVIDE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALSAug 5, 2008Pending
040381127HAug 31, 2007FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETOct 16, 2007Pending
0150966274Dec 5, 2005LOOSE RUBBISHJan 11, 2006Pending
0147969086Jun 7, 2005FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURBJul 13, 2005Pending
034109744NAug 11, 1995FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AT SIDES OF EXCAVATION.Dec 11, 1995Written off
1424054Aug 11, 1995FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AT SIDES OF EXCAVATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION AN EXCAVATION HAD OCCURRED APPROX 10FT IN DEPT AND HAD A SHEAR CUT.HOWEVER NO SHEETING SHORING NOR BRACING WERE PROVIDED AT SIDE OF EXCDec 11, 1995Written off
034109777JJun 22, 1995MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS OF SITE SAFETY.Jul 24, 1995Written off
1424164Jun 22, 1995PROTECTION OF SIDEWALKS: UPON INSPECTION FENCE WAS REMOVED AND EXCESSIVE ON SIDEWALK. SAID SITUATION HAD CAUSED SIDEWALK TO CLOSE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC WAS FORCED TO USED STREET. STOP ALL WORK AND REMEDY:--Jul 24, 1995Written off
034109716XJun 6, 1995FAILURE TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY REMOVE MATERIALS DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTISep 18, 1995Written off
1423642Jun 6, 1995FAILURE TO SAFELY + PROPERLY REMOVE MATERIAL/DEBRIS FROM DEMO SITE:MA-TERIALS REMOVED FROM BLDG UNDER DEMO,WERE STORED UP ON SIDE WALK IN FRONT OF BLDG(LEE AVE)ELIMINATING PEDESTRIANS PASSAGE WAY.ALSO DEBRIS FRSep 18, 1995Written off
1723334Jun 6, 1995FAILURE TO PROVIDE 24 HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOL-ITION OPERATION:THE REMOVAL OF FELTS AND PORTIONS OF ROOFING;ALSO WIN-DOWS ON WILSON ST SIDE OF BLDG WERE TAKEN OUT AT TIME OF INSPECTION.HOSep 18, 1995Written off
568390Jun 6, 1995FAILURE TO POST CONTRACTORS SIGN NO CONTRACTOR SIGN WAS POST NOR AVAILABLE AT SITE DURING INSPECTION.REMEDY:POST CONTRACTOR'S SIGN AS PER CODE AND TO CODE.Jul 10, 1995Written off
568405Jun 6, 1995DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FOR SIDEWALK CLOSING NOT POSTED.EXCESSIVE MATERIAL FORM BLDG UNDER DEMO WAS STORE ON SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF BLDG (LEE AVE) STORAGE OF MATERIAL HAS ELIMINATE PRESDESTRIAN PASSAGJul 10, 1995Written off
034109714MJun 6, 1995FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOLITISep 18, 1995Written off

Ownership history for 40 Lee Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3021827501), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

No deed for this lot appears in ACRIS, the City Register's index of recorded documents. Condominium units are recorded on their own lots and are not matched to buildings yet.