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
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 · 50
- 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 - 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
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
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 - 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
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jul 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 1FL
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
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.
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.
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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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.
Feb 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture front entrance outer vestibule.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock front entrance door 1 sty.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 1 sty public hall.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - 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 outer vestibule night inspection.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires front entrance outer vestibule.
Apr 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
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.