540 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03821-0044Map
Owner of record: Pilgrim, Cavis
540 Sheffield Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Pilgrim, Cavis. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2019. 25 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a locking device at metal gate at front yard
Nov 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylindr lock at metal gate, builing front
Nov 12, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose matter-metal fence at front and south court of bldg.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal guard rail entrance to cellar at south front.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob to public hall from vestibule.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bottom glass at center room -1st sty apt # 1.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom 1st story south apt. 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in kitchen & bathroom 1st story south apt. 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing plate to electrical wall switch south west room 1st story south apt. 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch on wall north west room 1st story south apt. 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall outlets throughout 1st story apt.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 1st story apt.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling throughout 1st story apt.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor wood throughout 1st story apt.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bath tub 1st story apartment 1 bathroom
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches through out 1st story apartment 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet 1st story apartment 1 south west room.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1st story apartment 1 south west room and center room 1st from front.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet 1st story apartment 1 center room 1st from froint.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile foor in bathroom 2nd story apartment 2.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apartment.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor center room 1st story south apt. 1
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet 1st story apartment 1 kitchen
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in bathroom & east room 2nd story apartment 2.
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1STAND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,340 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3821 / 44
- Assessed value
- $55,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #826441, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 540 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 540 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pilgrim, Cavis.
Does 540 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 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 540 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Sheffield Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.