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537 40 Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3009130057 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 11232, 65% of residential buildings hold an A and 8% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations3 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2010-08-19.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1920)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)537 40TH STREET LLC
Head officerCHARLES L LUCCHESE
Managing agentOLY PM LLC
Last registered2026-06-22

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,637,000 $98,220
2026$1,593,000 $95,580
2027$1,595,000 $95,700

The city's market estimate has fallen 3% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway36 St — D N R · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 39 St / 6 Av — B35 B70 · 350 ft
Citi Bike5 Ave & 41 St · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 024. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

537 40 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

1 311 service request from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by OLY PM LLC — 23 buildings, 409 units. Grades across the portfolio: A13 · B5 · C3 · D2. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
3111 Brighton 7 Street BK72 A
565 85 Street BK67 A
410 East 25 Street BK57 A
2315 Cropsey Avenue BK40 B
1214 Avenue K BK38 C
4913 8 Avenue BK38 A
31-19 37th Avenue QN10 A
2149 Harman Street QN10 A
703 Lafayette Avenue BK8 A
6424 11 Avenue BK8 A
30-50 33 Street QN7 A
7402 13 Avenue BK6 C
72-15 65 Place QN6 B
72-19 65 Place QN6 A
323 82 Street BK6 B
72-17 65 Place QN6 A
71-11 Fresh Pond Road QN5 D
75 Herkimer Street BK4 D
86 16 Street BK4 B
206 18 Street BK3 B
417 Stanhope Street BK3 C
537 40 Street BK3 A
30 Weirfield Street BK2 A

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $100,000 on 2017-03-24 (lender: Starboard Realty Associates, L.P.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2018-11-21Deed $1,230,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to 537 40TH STREET LLC $1,230,000
2018-11-13Sold for $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $410,000
2017-03-24Mortgage $100,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P. $100,000
2013-10-18Mortgage $25,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P. $25,000
2006-10-23Agreement $410,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to MERS $410,000
2006-10-23Mortgage $40,487 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to MERS $40,487
2006-10-23Deed $184,750 — from GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO; FELIX, FRANCISCO to FELIX, FRANCISCO $184,750
2004-11-08Mortgage $370,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO A to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA $370,000
2003-04-03Mortgage $40,000 — from GENAO, JOSE D; FELIX, FRANCISCO to HSBC MORTGAGE CORP (USA) $40,000
2002-07-08Mortgage $284,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO; GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO to AMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER; MORTGAGR ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS $284,000
2000-01-06Mortgage $232,107 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO; GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO to MID ISLAND EQUITIESCORP $232,107
1993-07-07Mortgage $65,000 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to ANCHOR SAVS BANK FSB $65,000
1982-10-21Mortgage $7,500 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to ANCHOR SAVINGS BANK $7,500
1982-05-25Mortgage $25,000 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to IMBRIALE, JENNIE; IMBRIALE, SALVATORE $25,000

Ten-year activity

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2018
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EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201711114
201801506
201902002
202000000
202103003
202204004
202313004
202400000
202503003
202600000
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The last 12 months — 1 records

DateRecord
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2025
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-02-11311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2025-01-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-15FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-09-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2023-03-20HPD 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 HPD
2022
2022-07-20311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2022-03-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-22HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-02-22HPD 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 HPD
2021
2021-04-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-06HPD 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 HPD
2021-03-07311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2019
2019-04-03HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2019-02-04311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2018
2018-11-27Mortgage satisfied — from FELIX, FRANCISCO A to HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION USA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; WASHINGTON MUTUAL
2018-11-21Mortgage satisfied — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.
2018-11-21Deed $1,230,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to 537 40TH STREET LLC$1,230,000
2018-11-21Mortgage satisfied — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.
2018-11-13Sold for $1,230,000$1,230,000
2018-10-12HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017
2017-11-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017-06-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-03-24Mortgage $100,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.$100,000
2017-03-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-11-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-01-10HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2015
2015-10-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-02-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2013
2013-10-18Mortgage $25,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.$25,000
2010
2010-08-19HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2006
2006-10-23Agreement $410,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to MERS$410,000
2006-10-23Mortgage $40,487 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO to MERS$40,487
2006-10-23Mortgage assigned — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS
2006-10-23Deed $184,750 — from GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO; FELIX, FRANCISCO to FELIX, FRANCISCO$184,750
2004
2004-12-10Mortgage satisfied — from DEMETRIO GENAO, JOSE; FELIX, FRANCISCO to HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA)
2004-11-17Mortgage satisfied — from FELIX, FRANCISCO; DEMETRIO GENAO, JOSE to MERS/ AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE
2004-11-08Mortgage $370,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO A to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA$370,000
2003
2003-04-03Mortgage $40,000 — from GENAO, JOSE D; FELIX, FRANCISCO to HSBC MORTGAGE CORP (USA)$40,000
2002
2002-10-30Mortgage satisfied — from GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO; FELIX, FRANCISCO to MID-ISLAND EQUITIESCORP
2002-07-08Mortgage $284,000 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO; GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO to AMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER; MORTGAGR ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS $284,000
2000
2000-02-15Mortgage satisfied — from PEMBERTON, FRANCES P; PENBERTON, JOHN to ANCHOR SAVINGS BANK
2000-01-06Mortgage $232,107 — from FELIX, FRANCISCO; GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO to MID ISLAND EQUITIESCORP$232,107
2000-01-06Deed — from PEMBERTON, FRANCES P; PEMBERTON, JOHN to FELIX, FRANCISCO; GENAO, JOSE DEMETRIO
1994
1994-11-02Mortgage assigned — from ANCHOR MORTGAGE SERVICES INC to LOMAS MORTGAGE USA INC
1994-11-02Mortgage assigned — from ANCHOR SAVINGS BANK to ANCHOR MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
1993
1993-08-20Mortgage satisfied — from PEMBERTON, FRANCES P; PEMBERTON, JOHN to IMBRIALE, SALVATORE; IMBRIALE, JENNIE
1993-07-07Mortgage $65,000 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to ANCHOR SAVS BANK FSB$65,000
1993-07-07Mortgage satisfied — from PEMBERTON, FRANCES; PEMBERTON, JOHN to ANCHOR SAVINGS BANKFSB
1988
1988-05-05Mortgage assigned — from IMBRIALE, JENNIE to QUATTROCK, GERTRUDE; IMBRIALE, JOHN
1982
1982-10-21Mortgage $7,500 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to ANCHOR SAVINGS BANK$7,500
1982-05-25Mortgage $25,000 — from PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P to IMBRIALE, JENNIE; IMBRIALE, SALVATORE$25,000
1982-05-25Deed — from IMBRIALE, JENNIE; IMBRIALE, SALVATORE to PEMBERTON, JOHN; PEMBERTON, FRANCES P

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