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494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11207 · BIN 3421640 · East New York-New Lots · Last violation May 29, 2026 · Last complaint Mar 17, 2026

NeighborhoodEast New York-New Lots
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 80% of buildings and more complaints than 94% of buildings in East New York-New Lots. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 239 violations · 911 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
96 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous96Class Bhazardous150
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2017
385
39 per year avg.↑ Up 206% in the last 2 years (239 vs 78 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
288
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ96
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ150
Rent-impairingⓘ14
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2015
1,347
112 per year avg.↑ Up 330% in the last 2 years (911 vs 212 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access25%Violation issued14%No violation44%Phone resolved16%Other1%(1,347)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ108 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ58 violations
Egressⓘ33 violations
Cleaningⓘ33 violations
Water Supplyⓘ29 violations
Paintingⓘ20 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ15 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ12 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ296 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ268 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ225 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ204 complaints
Electricalⓘ58 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ25 complaints
Appliancesⓘ19 complaints
Adminⓘ8 complaints
Elevatorⓘ3 complaints
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Violation log

174 violations · Class B

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt
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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days0% (1)
▪ 30–90 days0% (1)
▪ 3–12 months26% (75)
▪ 1–3 years61% (176)
▪ 3+ years12% (35)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%3%
Emergency50%54%
Non-Emergency50%43%
(367)
(824)
Issued
Description
Class BOpen2JApr 11, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen2JApr 11, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3LNov 4, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Aug 5, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS IN COMPACTOR CLOSETS AT 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH STORY PUBLIC HALLS
Class BClosed3LJul 15, 2021REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3LJul 15, 2021REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7INov 20, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR ( AKA 494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6CJul 13, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6CJul 13, 2020REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed7IJul 10, 2018MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7IMar 8, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7IMar 8, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7IMar 7, 2018REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR --INCORRECT INSTALLATION-- IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7IMar 7, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHEETRACK WALL AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed7IMar 7, 2018SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2GJan 31, 2018RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed5FAug 14, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE TO THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed—Aug 14, 2017WRENCH AND 3 SPRINKLER HEADS NOT PROVIDED · SPRINKLER SYSTEM§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT (MISSING)
Class BClosed—Aug 14, 2017PROVIDE HOSE AND PAIL · SPRINKLER SYSTEM§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Class BClosed2GAug 14, 2017SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SPOUT FROM WALL AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5FAug 14, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed2GJul 10, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZLERAND INTERCOM FROM FRONT OF BUILDING TO NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHWEST
Class BClosed2GJul 10, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHEAST
Class BClosed2GJul 10, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHEAST
Class BOpen
Apr 11, 2022Apt 2J
REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen
Apr 11, 2022Apt 2J
REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Nov 4, 2021Apt 3L
REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed
Aug 5, 2021
REPLACE · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS IN COMPACTOR CLOSETS AT 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH STORY PUBLIC HALLS
Class BClosed
Jul 15, 2021Apt 3L
REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Jul 15, 2021Apt 3L
REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Nov 20, 2020Apt 7I
REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR ( AKA 494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Jul 13, 2020Apt 6C
REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed
Jul 13, 2020Apt 6C
REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed
Jul 10, 2018Apt 7I
MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Mar 8, 2018Apt 7I
REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Mar 8, 2018Apt 7I
REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Mar 7, 2018Apt 7I
REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR --INCORRECT INSTALLATION-- IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Mar 7, 2018Apt 7I
REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHEETRACK WALL AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Mar 7, 2018Apt 7I
SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7I, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Jan 31, 2018Apt 2G
RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed
Aug 14, 2017Apt 5F
MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE TO THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed
Aug 14, 2017
WRENCH AND 3 SPRINKLER HEADS NOT PROVIDED · SPRINKLER SYSTEM
§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT (MISSING)
Class BClosed
Aug 14, 2017
PROVIDE HOSE AND PAIL · SPRINKLER SYSTEM
§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Class BClosed
Aug 14, 2017Apt 2G
SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SPOUT FROM WALL AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed
Aug 14, 2017Apt 5F
REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed
Jul 10, 2017Apt 2G
REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZLERAND INTERCOM FROM FRONT OF BUILDING TO NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHWEST
Class BClosed
Jul 10, 2017Apt 2G
ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHEAST
Class BClosed
Jul 10, 2017Apt 2G
ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', AT SOUTHEAST
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