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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 2, 2008

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 · 4

  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement

    Apr 15, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 6, 2026$1,055,000One family dwellings1

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.