Brooklyn · Block 1957 · Lot 28 · 11238

40 Greene Avenue

3 floors · 12,500 sq ft · built 1864 · class J3 · owner of record: Sheppard, Jannil

49open violations
$118,280ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
1162dto Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1162 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (21) · $118,280 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 17, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AND UNDERNEATH THE SHED THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED AS PER 3307.6.4.8. CREATING DARK AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR THE PUBLIC,
#39559254K
Nov 25, 2026
PENDING
$2,400
May 21, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
RESPONDING TO A COMPLAINT OBSERVED: SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXPO# 1 NO UNDERSIDE LIGHTING INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS/INADEQUATE, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AS PER CODE 3307.6.4.8 BECOME AN UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIO
#39554403M
Feb 19, 2027
PENDING
$2,400
May 12, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AND UNDERNEATH THE SHED THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED AS PER 3307.6.4.8. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR PUBLIC WALKIN
#39554000H
Jan 21, 2027
PENDING
$2,400
Apr 7, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT 4:45AM OBSERVED 2 STORY BUILDING WITH SIDEWALK SHED THAT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED AS STIPULATED IN BC3307.6.4.8 CREATES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS OF SLIPS AND TRIPS DUE TO INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DARK C
#39552686M
Dec 1, 2026
PENDING
$2,400
Feb 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE #1 WITH A VALID PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 07-20-2026 AND WITH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTION INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAIN
#39550870N
Apr 5, 2027
DEFAULT
$2,430
Jan 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. ECB 35636419K, 35586663J, 35593216N NO CFC WAS FILED FOR THESE ECBS. UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 28-201.1 IT IS UNLAWFUL TO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH
#39173017P
Mar 18, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Mar 3, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.HOLES IN CEILING,PLASTER,LOOSE AND HANGING,HOLES IN WALLS ROTTED WOOD.HOLES IN FLOORAT CELLAR LEVEL,FLOOR SAGING.TEMPORARY ELECTRIC OBSERVED.BUILDING HAS
#35593216N
May 8, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Oct 4, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:OBSERVED AT EXP #1(FRONT)MIDDEL SECTION SEVERAL LARGE OVAL SHAPED GLASSES DETERIORATING DAMANGED GOING TO FALL DOWN TO THE GROUND METAL FRAME BROKEN R
#35586663J
Feb 16, 2022
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 28, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:EXP #1 PAINT CHIPPING WINDOW PANE MISSING TOP RIGHT STONE BLOCKS ON CONCRETE MISSING TOP RIGHT CORNER STEPS LOOSE AT EXP #2.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH CODE
#35636419K
Oct 31, 2022
DEFAULT
$6,250
Aug 28, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXP#1,I OBSERVED LARGE OVAL GLASS IS DECAYING & BROKEN LOOSE PIECES IN DANGER OF FALLING ONTO SIDEWALK. AT LEFT & RIGHT SIDE OF TOP OF FACADE ROTTED
#35591799P
Jan 5, 2022
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jul 29, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:AT EXP #1 OBSERVED LARGE OVAL GLASS IS DECAYING AND BROKEN LOOSE PIECES IN DANGER OF FALLING ONTO SIDEWALK LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF TOP OF FACADE ROTTED
#35495843N
Dec 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 12, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35502425N ISSUED10/22/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.FOR FRONT FACADE THATS IN DECAY.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.
#35530331K
Sep 22, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Mar 24, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35502425N ISSUED ON 10/22/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR OVAL GLASS AT EXP1
#35528412J
Aug 4, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Oct 22, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED AT TIME OFINSPECTION FRONT FASCADE(EXP#1)IS IN SERIOUS DECAY. THE LARGE OVAL GLASS IS IN DANGER OF FALLING ONTO THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK BELOW. THE FRAME &
#35502425N
Apr 21, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Oct 22, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLINAT MANNER NOTED AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OBSERVED AT FRONT FACADE (EXPOSURE #1) IS IN SERIOUS DECAY THE CONDITION IS DANGEROUS WITH TEH THREAT OF WOOD GLASS AND M
#35498346X
Apr 14, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 9, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES NOTED AT ROOF LEVEL OF VACANT CHURCH ON APPROX 24 FT X 4 FT PIECE OF ALUMNIUM CLAD PLYWOOD I SLOOSE AND HANGING WITH POSSIBLE HAZARD TO PEDESTRIAN ALSO AT EXP
#35453913Y
Jul 24, 2020
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 24, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
SEC. 3307.6.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATED BENEATH SIDEWALK SHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. NOTE: SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED UNDER JOB#340176993 ALONG EXP#1 HAS NO INOPERABLE BULBS RENDING AFFECTED AREA VISIBI
#35171114M
Apr 11, 2016
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 8, 2016Construction CLASS - 1
BC3307.6.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION BENEATH SIDEWALK SHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. NOTE: SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED UNDER JOB#340176993 ALONG EXP#1 HAS NO INOPERABLE BULBS RENDERING AFFECTED AREA VISIBL
#35170844J
Feb 29, 2016
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jul 29, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES: NOTED AT FACADE OF BLDG(ORNAMENTAL) WOOD TRIM OF CIRCULAR STAINED GLASS SECTIONS HAS ROTTED(SPOT) IN SOME AREAS & A SECTION HAS DISLODGED & IS IN JEOPARTY OF
#35103215R
Sep 15, 2014
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 29, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CDOE COMPLIANT MANNER.@ TIME OF INSPEC.OBSERVED @ RIGHT SIDE, WESTERN, EXP.4 EXTERIOR BRICK WALL AT PARAPIT LEVEL SEVERE DEFECTS W/LOCALIZED STRUCTURAL DEFECTS & PARTIAL COLLAPSE O
#34916683J
Nov 7, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 19, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT RIGHT SIDE WESTERN EXPOSURE 4 EXTERIOR BRICK WALL AT PARAPIT LEVEL SEVERE DEFECTS. DEFECTS NOTED: PARAPIT BULGING, APPROX
#34916663M
Oct 3, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 20, 2025LANDMARK

#26-0374
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 15, 2024STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BUILDING
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.
#00030
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 4, 2024CONSTRUCTION
REQUEST FOR ENGINNERS INSPECTION REPORT FOR STRUCTURAL STABILITY BUILDING RENDERED NON COMPLIAANT DUE TO HOLES IN CEILINGS, WALLS, FLO ORS TEMP ELECTRIC OBSERVED. OWNER TO HIRE A NYS PE TO PROVIDE INSPECTI ON FOR STRUCTURE
#CER02DH
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 3, 2024CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLIANT DUE TO FIRE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT OBSERVED ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGES TO BUILDING
#CER01JW
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 11, 2022FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00354
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 5, 2022FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00285
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 24, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00262
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 27, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00305
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 3, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00327
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 17, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00282
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#03755
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2016FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00177
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 25, 2016LANDMARK

#16-0970
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 22, 2014FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00169
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 30, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00144
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 16, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00172
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 19, 2011CONSTRUCTION
COMMISSIONER REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION AT TIME OF INSPEC TION OBSERVED SEVERE BULGING OF PARAPET BRICK WALL APPROX 6-8 " OUT OF PLUMB, ENTIRE LENGHT OF BLDG ALONG RIGHT SIDE WESTERN EXP #4 EXTERIOR WALL CAUSING A HAZARD OF POTENTIAL COLLAPSE INTO REAR & DECK OF 38 GRE ENE AVE. PROVIDE
#0201TS
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (13)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 18, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 2)
Active
Apr 15, 2024Structurally Compromised Buildings FTF-SC-INITL
Active
May 11, 2022AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 5, 2022AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 24, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 27, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 3, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 17, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Apr 6, 2016AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 22, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 30, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 16, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 17, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AND UNDERNEATH THE SHED THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED AS PER 3307.6.4.8. CREATING DARK AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR THE PUBLIC,Open

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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 5:29 AM ET. BBL 3019570028.

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