Public elementary, junior or senior high

P.S. 40 George W Carver

281 RALPH AVENUE · BIN 3041214

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1964Year Built

4Stories

W1Building Class

R6BZoning

110,965 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered12 Open Violations 2 unresolved · 10 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

DOB08/16/1993V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

ECB05/08/2026REISSUE#35717559R FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.ROOF LEVEL CHIMNEY HAS STEP CRACKS.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB05/08/2026REISSUE#35717558P FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1;27-381 THROUGHOUT.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB05/08/2026REISSUE:35717560Y EXIT DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING EXIT DOORS AT AUDITORIUMNOT SELF-CLOSING.ALSO AT LEFT EXIT OF AUDITORIUM THERE IS A HEAVY SMELL OF URINE.EXIT#3,EXIT#9,STAGE DOORS,3RD FLOOR ST B.REM:COMPLY WITH CONothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB04/24/2025REISSUE:35677474Y DATE OF ISSUE:04.26.2024 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED & NOTED AT ROOF LEVEL AT TOP CHIMNEY HAS A RUNNING STEP CRACKS IN VARIOUS AREANothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB04/24/2025REISSUE#35677500Z DATE OF ISSUE:04.26.2024 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1;27-381.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB04/24/2025EXIT DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED & NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR EXIT-6(OUTSIDE)ONE EXIT DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING PROPERLY AND 1ST FLOOR AUDITORIUM(RIGHT SIDNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB04/26/2024REISSUE#35671926Z FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED AT THE ROOF LEVEL THE CHIMNEY HAS A RUNNING STEP CRACKS IN VARIOUS AREA THROUGHOUT NEED TO MAKE NECESSNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB04/26/2024REISSUE#35671925R FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1,27-381.AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED AT THE 2ND FLOOR STAINothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB02/08/2023FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:AT ROOF LEEL CHIMNEY HAS RUNNING STEP CRACKS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT.REMEDY:REPAIR/REPLACE.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB12/09/1994WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. HAVING ERECTED SHEET ROCK PARTITION AT WEST SIDE TO DIVIDE INTO TWO STORES. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK. OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE .Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Public elementary, junior or senior high · Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION · 105,000 sf lot · 1.06 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureElectricalPlumbing

Roof8p · 1 filing · 18 docs

Floor 31p · 1 filing · 18 docs

Floor 21p · 1 filing · 18 docs

Floor 11p · 1 filing · 18 docs

Cellar2p · 1 filing · 18 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	1	03/22/2026
D.O.E. P.S.040 0	4	03/22/2026
DOE P.S. 40	2	03/22/2026
DEPT OF EDUCATION PS 40	1	03/22/2026
DOE PS 40 040	1	03/22/2026
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	5	03/22/2026
DOE 040	2	03/22/2026
PS 40 DOE	11	03/22/2026
PS 40 DEPAT OF EDUCATIO0	1	03/22/2026
PS 40 DEPT OF EDUCATION	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY	4	01/22/2026
SCA	1	01/22/2026
NYCSCA	1	10/26/2022
NYC SCA	4	07/28/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY	12	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
FRANCIS RICHARDS	Electrical	5	03/21/2026
GIOVANNI DITURI	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
GIANNAKOPOULOS, J	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
ROOPCHAN, CHAITRAM	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
STEEL CITY ELECTRICAL CON	Electrical	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
MUNICIPAL TESTING LABORAT	230	8	10/26/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (114)Filed (10)Violation (60)Objection (14)Special Inspection (30)

05/08/2026

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

05/08/2026

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

05/08/2026

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

03/11/2026

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

03/06/2026

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/06/2026

Objection resolved — Addressed

02/09/2026

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

01/30/2026

Objection raised — Other

01/29/2026

Objection raised — Other

01/22/2026

Filed — Alteration

K040: Remove & Replace 11 Roof Drains, Reflash 13 Vent Stacks on the roof, Power Wash/Roto Rooter 5 Catch Basins, 4 Areaway Drains, 1 Trench Drains. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy.

B01285894-S2

01/22/2026

Filed — Alteration

K040: Remove & Replace 11 Roof Drains, Reflash 13 Vent Stacks on the roof, Power Wash/Roto Rooter 5 Catch Basins, 4 Areaway Drains, 1 Trench Drains. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy.

B01285894-I1

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Sprayed fire-resistant materials

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

01/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage

01/20/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

01/20/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

09/11/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

04/24/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/24/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/24/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

01/09/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

01/09/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

01/09/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

01/09/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

04/26/2024

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/26/2024

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

03/09/2023

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

02/08/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/08/2023

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

02/08/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/08/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/08/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/02/2022

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

11/03/2022

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

11/03/2022

Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators

11/03/2022

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

11/03/2022

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

10/27/2022

Objection raised — Other

10/27/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/26/2022

Filed — Alteration

Architectural work as per plans

B00768267-S7

10/06/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/06/2022

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment

10/06/2022

Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators

08/19/2022

Special inspection requirement — Chimneys and vents

STEPHEN LATUS

08/16/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

STEPHEN LATUS

08/16/2022

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

STEPHEN LATUS

08/01/2022

Filed — Alteration

Architectural work as per plans

B00768267-S2

08/01/2022

Objection raised — Other

08/01/2022

Objection raised — Other

08/01/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/01/2022

Objection raised — Other

08/01/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

Latest 60 of 114 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/18/2021
BIS	MH	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	06/16/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/16/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/16/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	06/16/2021
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	10/28/2020
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	10/28/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	06/17/2020
BIS	MH	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	06/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/05/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/05/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/05/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	01/17/2020
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FRANCO BELLI PLMG&HTG SON	01/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	01/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	01/17/2020
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	12/05/2019
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARMY CONSTRUCTION LLC	12/05/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	10/11/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ALKEM ELECTRICAL CORP	10/15/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DEBORAH BRADLEY CONS & MG	07/29/2014
BIS	PL	ISSUED	JCC CONSTRUCTION CORP	04/18/2013
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MAR-SAL PLBG & HTG, INC	09/05/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INNOV REMODELING & CONTRA	09/05/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	JCC CONSTRUCTION CORP	12/21/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	OPTIMUM CONSTRUCTION, INC	12/20/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	D.HS MECHANICAL CORP	09/19/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION CORP	01/08/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CC CONTROLLED PLBG CO INC	09/01/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	CREAMER ENVIRONMENTAL INC	08/04/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION INC	04/15/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION INC	04/07/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	UNITED FORCE CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/21/2001
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING INCORPORATED	01/10/2001
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ACE CONTRACTING INCORPORATED	07/24/2000
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING INCORPORATED	07/24/2000
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING INC,	11/19/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	TMJ PLUMBING AND HEATING CORP	07/16/1999
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING INC,	05/10/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	BP & J ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED	04/20/1998

+ 1 more permits on file

2 projects · most recent 01/22/2026

Storm Gas Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
01/22/2026	—	—	Storm
10/26/2022	—	—	Gas, Storm, Water/Sanitary

15 projects · most recent 08/07/2025

General Wiring Lighting

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
08/07/2025	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
08/03/2025	Complete	STEEL CITY ELECTRICAL CON	General Wiring
09/06/2022	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	General Wiring
04/07/2022	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
12/15/2021	Complete	ABM ELECTRIC, INC	—
09/07/2021	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
07/08/2021	Permit Issued	A & S ELECTRIC INC.	General Wiring
01/15/2021	Complete	STANCO SYSTEM ELEC'L CONT	—
08/06/2020	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
03/16/2020	Complete	MILAD CONTRACTING CORP.	General Wiring, Lighting
02/14/2020	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
02/07/2020	Complete	KATCO ELECTRIC INC	—
11/01/2019	Permit Issued	STANCO SYSTEM ELEC'L CONT	—
10/31/2019	Complete	LIU ELECTRIC, LLC	General Wiring
04/24/2018	Complete	LASER ELEC'L CONSTR'G INC	General Wiring

2 projects · most recent 01/22/2026

Concrete Masonry Steel

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
01/22/2026	—	—	Concrete, Masonry
10/26/2022	—	—	Steel, Concrete

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 52

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
01/21/2026	Insulation placement and R values	—	energy_progress
01/21/2026	Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings	—	energy_progress
01/21/2026	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	—	special
01/21/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	—	special
01/21/2026	Masonry	—	special
01/21/2026	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
01/21/2026	Sprayed fire-resistant materials	—	special
01/21/2026	Structural Steel - Details	—	special
01/21/2026	Structural Steel - Welding	—	special
01/21/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
01/21/2026	Fenestration air leakage	—	energy_progress
01/20/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	—	special
01/20/2026	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
09/11/2025	Final	—	progress
11/03/2022	Maintenance information	—	energy_progress
11/03/2022	Electrical motors and elevators	—	energy_progress
11/03/2022	Lighting controls	—	energy_progress
11/03/2022	Interior lighting power	—	energy_progress
10/06/2022	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	—	energy_progress
10/06/2022	Electrical motors and elevators	—	energy_progress
08/19/2022	Chimneys and vents	STEPHEN LATUS	special
08/16/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	STEPHEN LATUS	special
08/16/2022	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	STEPHEN LATUS	progress
07/27/2022	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	STEPHEN LATUS	special
07/27/2022	Final	STEPHEN LATUS	progress

Latest 25 of 52.

▾Documents — 122 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings11

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch11

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▸Applications & Permits13

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8

04/24/2013320049176Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION5

11/16/2011320067495Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications32

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature11

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature7

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5

12/06/2011320067495Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature5

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

09/01/2009320067495Open ↗

07/29/2009320057022Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

09/01/2009320067495Open ↗

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment9

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE5

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4

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▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER3

09/01/2009320067495Open ↗

07/29/2009320057022Open ↗

07/17/2009320049176Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs31

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter11

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)11

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

12/06/2011320067495Open ↗

09/23/2011320057022Open ↗

01/15/2010320057022Open ↗

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3

09/01/2009320067495Open ↗

07/29/2009320057022Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)3

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership6

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT6

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▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

09/01/2009320067495Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

07/23/2010320057022Open ↗

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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet1

07/17/2009320049176Open ↗

▸Other Documents12

▸DOB NOWNYCSCA - BCC Plan Examination Transmittal11

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▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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