40 1st Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 16-story building located in East Village, containing 156 residential units. Built in 1964.
The neighborhood: East Village
Manhattan · 2,481 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,650 1BR · $6,495 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
41 parks · 6.1 acres · incl. El Jardin Del Paraiso Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (6 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety2
- Lead Paint1
- Window/Door1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CHUTE AT PUBLIC HALL, 14th STORY
Sep 11, 2025Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15D, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT EAST
Jun 28, 2023Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL NEAR MAILBOXES AND AT DOOR TO BOILER ROOM.
Jun 2, 1986Class C - Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 14J, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 27, 2025Class A - Lead Paint
PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 14J, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 27, 2025Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,223.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,650 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,495 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,995 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
VILLAGE VIEW HOUSING CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 6 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 1209 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in East Village is about $4,650/month for a one-bedroom.