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738 Sheffield Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04321-0013Map

Owner of record: Chavez Living Trust

738 Sheffield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chavez Living Trust. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 21 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 31

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of wrought iron slide bolt capable of being padlocked at wrought iron gate, building front

    Dec 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit vestibule door

    Dec 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at cellar

    Dec 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door

    Dec 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye at vestibule door

    Dec 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling 1 sty public hall

    Jul 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts hooks or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Jul 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Jul 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of tv antenna improperly fastened to roof front.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal fence front yard.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose marble saddle entrance door to bldg.

    Oct 4, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with locking device intact cellar rear.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar througout.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all stys all apts.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar rear.

    Apr 19, 1978

    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 stair created cellar to 1 sty apt rear contrary to permit 29 16 34.

    Apr 19, 1978

    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 fire stair enclosure to 1 sty public hall cellar eliminated contrary to plan 29 16 34.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2nd sty public hall.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of beds mattresses cellar front.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling of cellar throughout.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Apr 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,480 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4321 / 13
Assessed value
$58,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355763, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 738 Sheffield Avenue

Who owns 738 Sheffield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chavez Living Trust.

Does 738 Sheffield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 738 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 738 Sheffield Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 738 Sheffield Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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