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591 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03839-0013Map

Owner of record: Howard, Stanley C

591 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 Howard, Stanley C. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on December 28, 2025. 15 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 28, 2025

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 · 23

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building front entrance door

    Aug 19, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violtaion #35295059n issued on 12/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1. and 1rcny 102-01.residenc altered for oc

    Dec 27, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35295059n issued on 12-30-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: the job#321712232 filed on 6-28-18 does not covered the

    Aug 2, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35295059n issued on 12/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35295060k issued on 12/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for work w/o a permit

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35295060k issued on 12/30/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out permit. note @ cellar level erected

    Mar 28, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35295059n issued on 12/30/17 & to file a cert of correction purusant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from

    Mar 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35295059n iss'd on 12/13/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for creating addtl dwelling area at cellar level w/o a permit.rem:comp

    Feb 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from a 2 family to a 2 family and 4 sros in cellar. at cellar level erected full height partitions creating 4 sros with locking devices community 3pc bathrom and

    Dec 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit; at cellar level erected full height partitions creating 4 sros, 3 pc bathroom with full plumbing and kitchen with gas line for stove. no permits on file. rmdy: obtain permit(s)

    Dec 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1SFLOO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,200 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3839 / 13
Assessed value
$46,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820941, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 591 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 591 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard, Stanley C.

Does 591 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 591 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 591 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 591 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.