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657 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04298-0073Map

Owner of record: Jacques, Ritchie Jn

657 Sheffield Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jacques, Ritchie Jn. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2025. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 12, 2025

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 · 75

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixtures and electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    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 31, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing windows at cellar front.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric light fixture, ceiling of 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring, ceiling 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded wood door, 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar rear.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cellar door to rear yard.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass of window, cellar rear.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the missing glass of windows, cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall below stringer of stairs, 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal cabinet at kitchen sink, 2nd story apt -2 fl.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at kitchen, 2nd story apt-2 fl.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story apt -2nd fl.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit window upper and lower sash, throughout 2nd story apt -2 fl.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathroom and kitchen, 2nd story apt-2 fl.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light wall fixture-bathroom -1st sty. apt.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete at metal cornice front of building entrance door.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings, 1st story and 2nd story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable west wall vestibule, 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock west wall vestibule, 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads, 3rd up from bottom to 7th up, 1st to 2nd story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls 1st and 2nd. story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood treads to stair throughout 1st to 2nd. story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 2nd. story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing glass of vestibule door to 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door, street to vestibule.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing glass, of entrance door vestibule to 1st story public hall.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings, all rooms 1st story apartment.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing wash basin, bathroom 1st story apartment.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing entrance door, cellar to rear yard.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar and rear yard.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door, front and rear yard to cellar.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling, cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures, 1st story apt 1.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water, cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin -bathroom - 1st sty. apt.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house sewer cellar front.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water-raw sewage cellar throughout.

    Jul 11, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4298 / 73
Assessed value
$47,700
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 657 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 657 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jacques, Ritchie Jn.

Does 657 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 657 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 657 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 657 Sheffield Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.