147 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03703-0010Map
Owner of record: New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC
147 Sheffield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 8 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2026. 8 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) on ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking device on door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sash window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) on ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14145589 issued 05-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 square feet, south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 1a2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Mar 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors north wall leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st living room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lower sash window pane 1 sty rear north apt 1ler1. , section '' ''
Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty rear north apt 1l bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 1A2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3703 / 10
- Assessed value
- $421,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370206, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 147 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 147 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC.
Does 147 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 147 Sheffield Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 147 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 147 Sheffield Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.