678 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04297-0026Map
Owner of record: Paul, Trustee, Eric
678 Sheffield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Paul, Trustee, Eric. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 33 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 47
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 · 40
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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 - 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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin imice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaking shut-off valve at radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock device at door entrance to building
Apr 1, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at lobby, 1st story
Feb 7, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide viewing glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 178, 217 m/d law provide skylight ventilation of at least 40 sq.in. or fixed or movable louvres, or movable sash skylight, with 40 sq. in. of vnetilation. at roof over public hall stair
Jan 28, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles, scuttle area.. at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 28, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening , key operated double cylinder lock installed at gate at front entrance door to building at front areaway
Dec 18, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening pad lock and hasp at scuttle cover at scuttle opening, roof
Dec 18, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , (dawn mentor) defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2-f, 2nd story
Dec 18, 2001 · Apt 2-F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story
Aug 24, 2000 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink. in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story
Aug 24, 2000 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story
Aug 24, 2000 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 1story east apt in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty at public hall
May 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts at front areaway
May 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed about 16 sheets of gypseam wall board were stored at 1st floor in the common hallway leaving about 2'-6" width in the common hallw
Aug 23, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Window guards
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,076 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4297 / 26
- Assessed value
- $242,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333077, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 678 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 678 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paul, Trustee, Eric.
Does 678 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 678 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 678 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 678 Sheffield Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.