# 855 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

BBL 3009160049 · Block 916 · Lot 49 · BIN 3017951  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/855-40th-street-3009160049  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

855 40th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11232; tax lot BBL 3009160049) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1931, on a 2,204 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as ALICE CHAN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,223,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation, seven open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “855 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (BBL 3009160049)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/855-40th-street-3009160049. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Sunset Park (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11232: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 853 40th Street (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/853-40th-street-3009160050
- 857 40th Street (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/857-40th-street-3009160048
- 861 40th Street (45 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/861-40th-street-3009160147
- 863 40th Street (67 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/863-40th-street-3009160047
- 835 40th Street (83 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/835-40th-street-3009160053
- 865 40th Street (89 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/865-40th-street-3009160146
- 874 39th Street (180 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/874-39th-street-3009160034
- 3920 9th Avenue (203 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/3920-9th-avenue-3009160041

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 7 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ALICE CHAN
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,204 sq ft · Building area: 4,446 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,223,000, assessed value $550,350, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-05-29 from GARCIA, MIRIAM VICTORIA to CHAN, ALICE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-06-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-06-04 from BUCHVAROFF JOHN to GARCIA MIRIAM V, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-05-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-05-13 from KIWAK MARY to BUCHVAROFF JOHN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-06-11 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 LEADING TO BOILER ROOM. LATCH DEFECTIVE. AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-06-11 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 LEADING TO CELLAR FROM BUILDING FRONT. HINGES DEFECTIVE. AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-06-11 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 LEADING TO CENTER COURT, HINGES DEFECTIVE. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-07-31 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-01 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): General – Ventilation System; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; General – Cabinet. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-10-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Door/Window – Door. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-10-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Plumbing – Toilet; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Door/Window – Door; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as ALICE CHAN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1996-05-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1996-05-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Alice Chan. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Alice Chan, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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