956 Sherman Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 249 recorded HPD violations, above the Concourse Village average of 102.8.
The 20-unit, 5-story building at 956 Sherman Avenue in Concourse Village, built in 1915 and currently owned by Sherman Holdings USA, LLC, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has accumulated numerous violations over the past seven years, including 54 Class A, 153 Class B, and 96 Class C violations, along with 184 housing complaints and 123 311 service requests. Most concerning are the recent developments from 2026, which indicate serious ongoing issues: multiple open complaints regarding water leaks, pests, and other maintenance problems. Notably, there are currently seven active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued in May 2026, including serious concerns about an illegally converted basement apartment (Apt 21) with unauthorized electrical work, plumbing, and gas line installations, as well as potentially hazardous conditions related to electrical grounding and corroded gas lines. The building's safety systems have also come under scrutiny, with August 2026 violations citing missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apt 7, and September 2026 violations noting a broken mortise lock assembly in Apt 12.
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What's in the 956 Sherman Avenue report
Is 956 Sherman Avenue rent-stabilized?
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Is 956 Sherman Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
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How 956 Sherman Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 569 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
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| Total units | 20 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Gross area | 15,030 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
956 Sherman Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Jul 7, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Jul 31, 2015.
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Brooklyn, NY 11205
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956 Sherman Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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956 Sherman Avenue event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Mortise Lock Assembly At Door In The Entrance Located At Apt 12, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/11/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/11/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At East Wall, And At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/11/2026 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Mice In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 12, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 08/10/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) Hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 Rcny Repair, Replace Or Provide An Approved And Operational Smoke Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Department Of Buildings Rules And Regulations Missing In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 7, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Civ14 Mailed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Open | 12 |
| 07/31/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Open | 12 |
| 07/31/2026 | Water Leak – Damp Spot | Non Emergency | Open | 12 |
| 07/30/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Open | 7 |
| 07/19/2026 | Plumbing – Toilet | Emergency | Open | 16 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 07/31/2026 | Water Leak | Damp Spot | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 07/31/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 07/30/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 07/20/2026 | Plumbing | Toilet | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | 2441727 | Closed | 5H | 05/27/2026 |
| 05/27/2026 | 2441731 | Closed | 5H | 05/27/2026 |
| 05/27/2026 | 2441734 | Closed | 5H | 05/27/2026 |
| 04/21/2022 | 2334821 | Closed | 45 | 08/10/2022 |
| 07/02/2021 | 2320142 | Closed | 58 | 07/02/2021 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | 39190010R | Active | Occ Contrary To C Of O Or Dob Records. Observed Approved Hpd I-Card Configuration Indicates A Total Of 21 Dwelling Units, Including Only 1 Cellar Apt. Insp Revealed That The Cellar Currently Contains 2 Apts. Th | $2,500 |
| 05/27/2026 | 39190018L | Active | Electrical Work Without A Permit. Observed In The Basement Apt #21Receptacles, Light Fixtures All The Electric Was Completely Done Without A Permit On File. 27-3018(B) Checked Bis/ Dob Now No Permit On File All | $2,500 |
| 05/27/2026 | 39190009J | Active | Work Without Permit. Observed At Storage Area (Apt 21), New Fireproof Metal Door Installed Adjacent To Bsmt Apt. Full Partition Walls And Ceiling Built, Creating A 3-Bedroom Apt With Full Kitchen, 3 Piece Bathr | $2,500 |
| 05/27/2026 | 39190025J | Active | Observed In The Basement In Apartment 21 Which Is An Illegal Apartment, A Gas Line Installed With A Stove. Additionally A Three Piece Bathroom Is Also Installed. All Work Completed 100 Percent No Plumbing Permi | $2,500 |
| 05/27/2026 | 39190017J | Active | Failure To Ground Electrical Systems. Observed In The Basement Boiler Rm Where Main Water Pipe Is Located That The Main House Water Ground Clamp Is Removed From Main Water Pipe Also Detreated Potentinal Electri | $4,800 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | 122562 | 15 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
| 05/26/2026 | 125684 | 3 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
| 12/04/2025 | 122562 | 15 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
| 08/06/2019 | 098181 | 3 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/03/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 01/08/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/30/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/21/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 06/18/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 04/06/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 10/02/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/21/2025 | Compliance | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
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