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711 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

711 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (3/100)

Year Built: 1930 · Units: 4

711 Shepherd Avenue

Brooklyn · 11208

High confidence

F

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Severe issues on record

711 Shepherd Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn with 4 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 118 open Class C hazardous violations and a recurring pattern of habitability complaints (heat, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions) among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,572 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs. neighborhood (11208)0th percentile

Among the most distressed of 8,109 buildingszip avg 88

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Complaints

This building has a recurring pattern of complaints in at least one habitability category — heat/hot water, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions (3+ within 12 months in a single category).

Dof Final Sale

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

741

Housing Violations→

(470 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

51.8x neighborhood avg

118

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

131.1x neighborhood avg

5

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

3.8x neighborhood avg

202

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

10.8x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1930

Built 96 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 764 violations · Peak: 106 in 2025

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Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Mar 4, 2022

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000096490

Jul 14, 2021

ATL

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000267439

Aug 23, 2018

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2018000284201

Nov 23, 2011

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000408629

Apr 17, 2008

Mortgage — $674,416

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000153484

Apr 17, 2008

Deed Transfer — $685,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000153483

Apr 17, 2008

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000153482

Feb 6, 2006

Mortgage — $84,750

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000068902

Mar 9, 2005

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000140310

Feb 10, 2005

Deed Transfer — $470,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000084330

Nov 18, 1996

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 17, 1986

Mortgage — $80,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

MTGE - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

ASST - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

MTGE - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Dec 17, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Dec 3, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Nov 10, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Oct 18, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Sep 13, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C3

Aug 17, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Jul 30, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 10, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 12, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Mar 27, 2026

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 27, 2026

Sep 13, 2019

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Sep 13, 2019

Dec 13, 2016

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 13, 2016

Feb 16, 2016

Comprehensive — DIANNE JEROME

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 16, 2016

Feb 4, 2016

Tenant Action — DIANNE JERMOE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 4, 2016

Nov 19, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 19, 2015

Oct 16, 2015

Tenant Action — DIANNE JEROME

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 16, 2015

Jul 16, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 16, 2013

Feb 13, 2008

Heat and Hot Water — DELIOSE THOMAS

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 13, 2008

Feb 1, 2007

Heat and Hot Water — DELOISE THOMAS aka DELROSE THOMAS

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 1, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (8)

Complaint

Mar 26, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14607132

Problem Id: 28434166

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14607137

Problem Id: 28434172

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Id: 14607129

Problem Id: 28434163

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

MOLD

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: MOLD

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: Mar 18, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14607121

Problem Id: 28434154

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Complaint

Mar 11, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Id: 14597115

Problem Id: 28426390

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. No violat

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55ÃÂ° F; by law, violations can only be issued if t

Closed Date: Mar 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Mar 6, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14582924

Problem Id: 28396259

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 3, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water was inadequate by inspecting another apartment and

Medium Priority (5)

Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14607143

Problem Id: 28434179

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

SLOW LEAK

Complaint Type: WATER LEAK

Descriptor: SLOW LEAK

Descriptor2: AT WALL OR CEILING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: LOCK BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage

Closed Date: Mar 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

WATER SUPPLY

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: WATER SUPPLY

Descriptor2: NO WATER

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: Mar 18, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: BASIN BROKEN/LEAKING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

JEROME, DIANNE

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: C3

Gross Area: 3,280 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $227,250

Market Value: $505,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

JEROME, DIANNE

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: C3

Gross Area: 3,280 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $227,250

Market Value: $505,000

Other Events (5)

Housing Violation

May 5, 2026• 1 month ago

Open

Class A / I: (A) § HMC: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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 5, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 8, 2026

Status Date: May 5, 2026

Legal Action

Mar 27, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

Heat and Hot Water — DIANNE JEROME

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 27, 2026

Housing Violation

Mar 13, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

Class A / I: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class: C

Apartment: 1R

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Rent Impairing: Yes

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Mar 13, 2026

Cure By Date: Mar 19, 2026

Status Date: Mar 13, 2026

Housing Violation

Mar 13, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

Class A / I: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class: B

Apartment: 1R

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Mar 13, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 17, 2026

Status Date: Mar 13, 2026

Housing Violation

Mar 13, 2026• 3 months ago

Open

Class A / I: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class: B

Apartment: 1R

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Mar 13, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 17, 2026

Status Date: Mar 13, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1930

Total Units

4

Residential Units

4

Building Class

C3

Location

BBL

3044530062

Zipcode

11208

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