737 Sheffield Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04322-0053Map
Owner of record: Bk Sheffield LLC
737 Sheffield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bk Sheffield LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 14 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 47
- 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
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · 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
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead paint that is xrf tested inconclusive at 0.5 mg/cm2 (28 rcny §11-07(b)) from required window and/or door friction surfaces and make floors smooth and cleanable, in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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.
Nov 29, 2017
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Jul 26, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard night inspection.
Jul 26, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh yard night inspection.
Jul 26, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following front of bldg 50 watts.
Sep 29, 1983
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at front of bldg.
Sep 29, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fresh air vent cover front of bldg at south.
Sep 19, 1983
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub halls all stys.
Sep 19, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the south side yard.
Sep 19, 1983
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living purposes cellar center.
Sep 19, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wood partitions created in room cellar center.
Sep 19, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, cellar center.
Sep 19, 1983
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash front room 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash rear room 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin bath & tub bathroom 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 12, 2019 · Apt SECOND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,075 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,533 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4322 / 53
- Assessed value
- $242,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304177, last renewed Jul 2, 2026.
Questions about 737 Sheffield Avenue
Who owns 737 Sheffield Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk Sheffield LLC.
Does 737 Sheffield Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 737 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 737 Sheffield Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 737 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.