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556 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03821-0050Map

Owner of record: Godfrey T Waterton

556 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 Godfrey T Waterton. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 36 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 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 · 36

  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at building front yard

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door entrance to the building

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash outer glass pane 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken lower window sash inner glass pane at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at the east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Mar 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to building , 1st story

    Mar 2, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock-set at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 2, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 — 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info 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 29, 2017

    Open — Info 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 15, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard throughout.

    Mar 9, 1982

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct conditions cited in 34603477r for work done w/o a permit rem: correct violation condition

    Nov 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Provision of law 28-201.1 failure to comply with comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34603747r for work done without a permit. rem:correct violation 34603477r

    Jun 12, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 fail to comply with comm order to obtain a permit per vio# 34637477r for creating (2) class "a" apt at cellar level. remedy: correct violation # 346037477r.

    Dec 10, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    26-122 failure to comply w/an order of comm to correct violation 34637477r for creating 2 apt @ cellar lvl 13 pcs bathroom kitchen partitionwalls etc w/o a permit no record of correction in dob records rem: co

    Jun 24, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. illegal work noted at cellar level 2 illegal apts in cellar w/full 3 pc bathroom (sink, toilet, shower), gas stove hookup, full partitions creating multiple rooms. remedy: obtain permit

    Feb 27, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dept of building records indicates premises to be legally approved for a 3 family. residence is now altered fo

    Feb 27, 2008 · Penalty $5,300

    Active

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    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
2,438 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3821 / 50
Assessed value
$252,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336308, last renewed Dec 17, 2014.

Questions about 556 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 556 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Godfrey T Waterton.

Does 556 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 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 556 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 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.