781 Shepherd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04476-0052Map
Owner of record: John , Bernadine
781 Shepherd Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is John , Bernadine. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 70
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 · 98
- BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlet and fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Aug 26, 2026
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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
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) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
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) north wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash at west from south in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window glass pan at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window latch at all windows in the 4th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all fixtures and outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 16229962 issued 15-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling appx 6 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling appx 6 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 16126061 issued 28-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane lock broken in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no power to entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2022
Open — Info 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 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 15 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all rooms located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak moisture penetrating the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8 27-371j 8'x8' gate at side of bldg which leads to rear yard is padlocked which obstructs egress to street
Feb 9, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt BSAEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt BSAEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4476 / 52
- Assessed value
- $51,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819644, last renewed Feb 22, 2019.
Questions about 781 Shepherd Avenue
Who owns 781 Shepherd Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John , Bernadine.
Does 781 Shepherd Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 781 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 781 Shepherd Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 781 Shepherd 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.