523 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

523 Sheffield Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Casmas Bailey. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues over recent years, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in 2023-2024 regarding these essential services affecting the entire building. More recent maintenance concerns include three separate plumbing and electrical issues reported in March 2024 (sink, toilet, and electrical outlet problems), all of which were closed without inspection access being granted.

The building currently has several open violations from 2023 related to maintenance and safety concerns, including defective wood treads in the public hall stairs, issues with a bulkhead door, a skylight frame problem, and requirements to paint ceilings in the second-story public hall. Additionally, there are ongoing bedbug reporting compliance violations from 2022-2024 that remain open. Historical records show that the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, including sanitary conditions and pest management concerns.

Notably, there was a period of heating system problems in late 2021 with multiple reports, and a 2020 complaint regarding heat and hot water issues, all of which were eventually resolved. The property has generally passed rodent inspections conducted between 2011-2012, though one initial inspection in March 2012 resulted in a failure for unspecified reasons. While many past violations have been resolved, the accumulation of recent open violations and service complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building-wide heating systems and basic infrastructure.