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685 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04298-0059Map

Owner of record: Vilma Blackett &

685 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 Vilma Blackett &. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 108

  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 7, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening created in floor at south and spiral stairs installed providing access to cellar in the 1st room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections sink installed in cellar used in conjunction with upper level apartment as kitchen located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, range and oven unit installed in cellar used in conjunction with upper level apartment as kitchen located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe west wall hot water supply pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture to the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plates for electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wall outlets to boxes in the entire apartment located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken glass at the entrance door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance and retaining clip of the lower sash of the south window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing steam radiator in the 1st living room from east located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline, bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator. in the 2nd living room from west located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. tenants name,ms. d. summers. in the entire apartment located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches. in the entire apartment located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing refrigerator. in the kitchen located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls, and closet. in the entire apartment located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening created in floor , spiral stair installed creating duplex apt. located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door. in the 1st bedroom from west located at apt 1-a, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 1-A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin bathroom 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty east apt 1rbriggs located at apt 1rbrig, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1RBRIG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door northeast room 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no eletricity throughout 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty east apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is four rooted and defective wood beams under first story front apartment bathroom floor (2) wood girder under first story florr defective and supported by 4 temporary screw jacks(3)

    Aug 20, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1923
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
2,660 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4298 / 59
Assessed value
$172,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357223, last renewed Jul 22, 1997.

Questions about 685 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 685 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vilma Blackett &.

Does 685 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 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.