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479 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03805-0008Map

Owner of record: Sharaf, Shahram

479 Sheffield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sharaf, Shahram. HPD has recorded 228 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
228
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
225

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 228

  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at cellar

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''hinges'' at door from vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at boiler room

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling at boiler room

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling at cellar

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall stair at 1st story intermediate landing

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall stair at 1st story intermediate landing

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lower sash window in the public hall stair at 1st story intermediate landing

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof bulkhead door

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame (north wall) at entrance door in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete saddle at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule leading to public hall , 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead leading to roof

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at vestibule , 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stucco at exterior wall at building south

    Apr 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall, near entrance door located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe at 1st story in the vestibule

    Oct 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam pipe riser in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cemeric tiles at walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building & parts thereof in a code compliant manner: at time of inspection, missing bricks & copping at the parapet at exp-1 ¢western elevation!. defect is located at the corner where exp-1 meets exp-4.

    Mar 7, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 28, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposures #2 sections of masonry stucco has detached fallen into neighboring property's driveway. at exposure #4 masonry

    Apr 20, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3805 / 8
Assessed value
$221,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321126, last renewed Jun 3, 2026.

Questions about 479 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 479 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sharaf, Shahram.

Does 479 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 228 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 Sheffield Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 479 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 Sheffield Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.