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741 Shepherd Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04453-0051Map

Owner of record: Desilva, David M

741 Shepherd Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Desilva, David M. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
7 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 · 50

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at the 1st story public hall

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at the 1st story public hall

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at the 1st story public hall

    Oct 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges at the door entrance to the building

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jul 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    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

    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
  • 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.

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 29, 2016

    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 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Open — 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.

    Feb 11, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Open — 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture front entrance outer vestibule.

    Apr 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock front entrance door 1 sty.

    Apr 27, 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.

    Apr 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty.

    Apr 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 outer vestibule night inspection.

    Apr 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires front entrance outer vestibule.

    Apr 27, 1989

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the comm's.respondent failed to correct conditions cited on ecb vio#34831847y for work done w/out a permit,created an illegal class"a"apt in the basement no record

    Mar 31, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34831847y for work done w/o a permit (installed bathroom, gas line, residential sink, etc. remedy: correct condition cited.

    Jul 12, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2NFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2010 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2004 · Apt 2F

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,450 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4453 / 51
Assessed value
$61,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355619, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 741 Shepherd Avenue

Who owns 741 Shepherd Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desilva, David M.

Does 741 Shepherd Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 741 Shepherd 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 741 Shepherd Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 741 Shepherd 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.