196 Shepherd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03957-0038Map
Owner of record: 196 Shepherd Ave LLC
196 Shepherd Avenue is an one-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is 196 Shepherd Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on May 2, 2008.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 25
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for basement.
May 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement
Apr 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement
Apr 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy at basement
Apr 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
Work without permit.noted:at basement level water & waste link installed for shower.rem:obtain permit.
Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families c of o 5177 2 families legal being used as 3 family noted basement class a apt full kitchen with gas stove 3pc
May 5, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted basement erected interior wall partition creating 3pc bathroom full kitchen with gas stove and bedroom remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
May 5, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contraru to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records. class "a" apt created at basement partitions erected creating rooms kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. rem: restore premises to legal oc
Apr 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door total obstruction noted at front metal gate pad locked from inside gate approx 12ft away from bldg also noted metal chain wrapped around swining gate driveway evident signs of possible illegal 3
Mar 11, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted:in front of property along the stan approx 9-6 long curb cut created for vehicles access to sideyard.remedy:obtain permit/approval for work done(if feasible)or obtain permit
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | $1,055,000 | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3957 / 38
- Assessed value
- $54,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #826790, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 196 Shepherd Avenue
Who owns 196 Shepherd Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 196 Shepherd Ave LLC.
Does 196 Shepherd Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Shepherd 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 196 Shepherd Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Shepherd Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.