689 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04298-0056Map
Owner of record: Zillah Corp.
689 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 Zillah Corp.. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 24
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 · 58
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and doorframe binding at the entrance to the building
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at west wall at cellar at boiler room
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
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.
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
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
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items obstructing scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2019
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2019
Open — 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2019
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
Sep 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide iron scuttle ladder to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
Open — 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 ,,, at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ,,, at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
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. at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
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 ,, at lobby, 1st story
Aug 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:interior renovations through the house 1)2 floor-removed old plaster form walls/ceiling erected new sheetrock partitions creating bathroom kitchen 2)1 floor-removed old plaster
Feb 7, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · 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
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,660 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4298 / 56
- Assessed value
- $246,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325518, last renewed May 1, 2025.
Questions about 689 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 689 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zillah Corp..
Does 689 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 689 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 689 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 689 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.