204 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

204 Sheffield Avenue is a 2-family, 2-story residential building located in East New York, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Jeffery Kashi. The property has a documented history of unauthorized modifications, particularly concerning the basement area, which has been the subject of multiple enforcement actions. Most recently, on July 19, 2022, violations were noted regarding the illegal conversion of the cellar space, including the installation of living quarters and plumbing fixtures contrary to building codes.

This followed a pattern of compliance issues, with several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations between 2018-2020, all related to unauthorized occupancy and failure to comply with correction orders, resulting in penalties totaling $10,625, though records indicate these violations were ultimately resolved. The building experienced fire damage in late 2019, which was subsequently repaired under a permit that was issued in October 2018 for electrical and plumbing work. More recent enforcement actions include a July 2022 complaint about illegal conversion, which resulted in an inspection on January 9, 2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access to the property.

The Department of Buildings also recorded three complaints in 2019 regarding professional certification compliance and construction enforcement, with varying outcomes. Historical records show the property underwent rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012, passing both. While the building's recent history has shown some stabilization of violations, particularly following the 2018 permit issuance, the pattern of illegal modifications and subsequent enforcement actions raises ongoing compliance concerns.