531 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03822-0009Map
Owner of record: Bergen Plaza Builders INC
531 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 Bergen Plaza Builders INC. HPD has recorded 191 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 191
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 272
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 · 191
- 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 - 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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 23, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
May 6, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
May 6, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
May 6, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard
May 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrails building front stoop
May 6, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed elelctrical wiring on 1st story, building front
May 6, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200w
May 6, 2016
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash west 1 and west 2 spring balance window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings and floors at all stories at public hall
Feb 22, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at cellar
Feb 18, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit bottom sash at window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceed the maximum of 130 degree found water to be 142 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Sep 20, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35681216n, file a certificate of correction
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #35681215l, comply with commissioner's order
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35684561h, file a certificate of correction
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35681217p, file a certificate of correction
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35684558r, file a certificate of correction
Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order noted: at the time ofinspection a written posted vacate order #b447/2024 issued on 08/27/2024 for cellar level has been removed from the main entry door while st
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. noted: at cellar level has been reoccupied as class a apartment despite active vacate order #b447/2024 issued on 08/27/2024. remedy: comply wit
Dec 23, 2024 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection a written posted vacate order #b447/2024 issued on 08/27/2024for cellar level has been removed fromt the door while still active. r
Dec 23, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted, maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authorized by dept. of buildings records. noted at time of inspection, cellar level has been conve
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level, having erected fullheight partitions to create class "a" apartmetn with bedrooms, kitchen, livingroom and 3pcs for kitchen and 3pcs bathroom. installed electri
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required light and ventilation for every bedroom. noted at cellar level having create 1 bedroom at rear without natural light and
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms and spaces as per bc 1208.2(2022). noted having erected class "a" apartment at
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 1140am service switches,meters panels feeders installed in basement,and branch wiring circuits outlets,fixtures,switches,installed in all apartments & hallways.no applicati
Jun 2, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3822 / 9
- Assessed value
- $258,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328389, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 531 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 531 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bergen Plaza Builders INC.
Does 531 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 191 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 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 531 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 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.