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198 Shepherd Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03957-0039Map

Owner of record: 198 Shepherd LLC

198 Shepherd Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 198 Shepherd LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 7 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 2, 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 · 25

  • 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 2, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 10, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    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.

    Feb 4, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at oven in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, west and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling, west and south walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the scrap metal and household materials in the front yard, section at east

    Jan 30, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 1, 2026$390,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,350 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3957 / 39
Assessed value
$56,340
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 198 Shepherd Avenue

Who owns 198 Shepherd Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 198 Shepherd LLC.

Does 198 Shepherd Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 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 198 Shepherd Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 Shepherd 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.