531 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit building at 531 Sheffield Avenue in East New York, owned by Rachel Michavi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2020, with the most pressing concerns centered around heating systems and rodent infestations. The property, classified as a New Law Tenement and constructed in 1930, has had multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, including a notable incident in July 2024 that required HPD intervention.

Rodent-related issues have been particularly persistent, with multiple complaints filed between 2022-2024, though recent inspections have shown some improvement, including a "Passed" result in May 2024. Significant recent developments include serious violations related to unauthorized cellar conversions, with multiple active ECB violations issued to Bergen Plaza Builders Inc. in December 2024, totaling over $19,000 in penalties.

These violations cite issues such as failure to maintain proper light and ventilation, inadequate ceiling heights, and unauthorized construction work creating additional living spaces. The building has also maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no affected units reported in the past three annual filings (2022-2024), and has passed several rodent inspections, indicating some progress in pest management. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, with seven emergency heat complaints recorded between 2020 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems that impact resident comfort.