551 Shepherd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04053-0012Map
Owner of record: Chatteram, Swaria
551 Shepherd Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chatteram, Swaria. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 72
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system that is missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 20 square feet, north wall approximately 20 square feet, west wall approximately 5 square feet and south wall approximately 5 square feet. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Nov 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sqft at north, also 5 sqft at ceiling and 5 sqft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink drain pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14619945 issued 08-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at east in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in closet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling, east wall, west wall, south wall,and north wall approx 30 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34901191l. issued on 6/16/11. create illegal class'a' apt in bsmt,w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 30, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.noted:legal 3 fam house-now occupied as 4fam,bsmt,illegal occupied as class 'a' apt.note:2 means of egress observed.rem:discontinue illegal use &/or amend c/o
Jun 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permits.noted:@ bsmt,partitions erected w/ assoc lighting & electric water,waste & gas lines installed for residential kitchen & 6pc bathroom to create illegal class 'a' apt w/o obtaining required perm
Jun 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4053 / 12
- Assessed value
- $85,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370212, last renewed Nov 9, 2021.
Questions about 551 Shepherd Avenue
Who owns 551 Shepherd Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chatteram, Swaria.
Does 551 Shepherd Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 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 551 Shepherd Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 Shepherd Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.