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444 40 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 714 · Lot 19 · Walk-up, five to six (Class C2)

444 40 STREET is a Class C2 (walk-up, five to six) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3007140019) built in 1914, with 6 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 307, council district 38, zoning district R6B, on a 3,339-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 5,541 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is THERMOS, JOHN.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 3, 2022 when 444 40TH STREET INC. conveyed the property to THERMOS, JOHN for $875K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 17, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

THERMOS, JOHN

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Managing AgentJOHN THERMOS

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jun 3, 2022 for $875K to THERMOS, JOHN.
Previous owner: 444 40TH STREET INC.
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 2)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jun 3, 2022DEED$875KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 1, 2006AGMT$180KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
6
Year built
1914
Class
C2
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6B
Lot size:
3,339 sqft
Building area:
5,541 sqft
Floors:
3
Assessed value:
$527K
Community district:
307
Council district:
38

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Jan 9, 2026
    § 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 MIS…
  • Class CInspected Oct 27, 2025
    § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT…
  • Class CInspected Oct 27, 2025
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BOILER DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
  • Class CInspected Jan 15, 2025
    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR…
  • Class CInspected Jan 15, 2025
    § 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 MIS…
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Recent ACRIS activity

2 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jun 3, 2022).

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Frequently asked questions about 444 40 STREET

Who owns 444 40 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 444 40 STREET per NYC PLUTO is THERMOS, JOHN. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 3, 2022 when the property was conveyed to THERMOS, JOHN. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 444 40 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 444 40 STREET was recorded on June 3, 2022, when 444 40TH STREET INC. conveyed the property to THERMOS, JOHN for $875K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 444 40 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 444 40 STREET as of May 17, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 444 40 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 444 40 STREET at $527K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 444 40 STREET and what does that mean?

444 40 STREET is NYC building class C2 — Walk-up, five to six. A 3-to-6-story walk-up apartment building, 5-6 residential units. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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