494 Sheffield Avenue
494 Sheffield Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn, has 278 open HPD violations, 85 of them class C, and 84 of 84 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (32/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 84 units · Built 2015
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 32/100)
- 85 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 14 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 32 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 84 of 84 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (278 open, 85 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 32 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
278 open violations: 85 class C (immediately hazardous), 151 class B, 42 class A. 45 issued in the last 12 months. 388 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2022-04-11. Newest violation issued 2026-09-21.
13 closed in the last 90 days. Median 146 days from issue to close for the 29 violations closed in the last 12 months.
14 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR, issued 2026-09-21. HPD violation 19231701
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULK HEAD DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 8th STORY, issued 2026-03-04. HPD violation 18681127
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT WEST NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-03-04. HPD violation 18681128
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2E), issued 2026-02-03. HPD violation 18607282
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2D), issued 2026-01-29. HPD violation 18594711
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-01-13. HPD violation 18566924
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 3rd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-01-13. HPD violation 18566925
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-01-13. HPD violation 18566926
311 housing complaints
238 in the last 12 months, 978 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (69), Unsanitary Condition (60), Plumbing (33), Heat/Hot Water (32), Water Leak (22).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (6 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
84 of 84 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: LIVONIA COMMONS LP. Head officer: JOHN KEYES. Managing agent: ROSE PROPERTY MGMT GRP LLC. This owner has 15 buildings on record, 11 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 28, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3038047501, HPD building ID 972232. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Pennsylvania Av (3), 1 min walk
- Livonia Av (L), 5 min walk
- Van Siclen Av (3), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 278 open (85 class C, 151 class B, 42 class A). 14 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 238 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.