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
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 · 108
- 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 - 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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 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
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 29, 2017
Open — Info 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 15, 2016
Open — Info 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 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info 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 7, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.