368 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

368 Shepherd Avenue is a 32-unit, 7-story residential building located in East New York, owned by Charles Schwartz and completed in 2020. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, including three separate complaints about pests in May 2025 alone. Emergency maintenance requests from June 2025 included problems with flooring, mold, doors, plumbing fixtures (sink and toilet), and electrical systems. The building has also faced significant challenges related to its elevator system, with multiple complaints about inadequate service and lack of alternate systems in early 2025, with the most recent complaint still marked as active as of June 2025.

Inspection records reveal substantial building code violations requiring attention. Notably, violations were issued in 2024 for pest infestations (specifically mentioning roaches) and water leaks in apartment 605, and for broken plaster surfaces in the kitchen of the same apartment. The building's exterior has faced scrutiny, with violations recorded in 2024 regarding loose insulation and facade maintenance. The Department of Buildings has active ECB violations for failure to maintain building walls and address stability concerns, with penalties totaling over $18,000. Recent inspections showed issues with the building's parapet structure, though a related violation was dismissed in July 2025 after repairs were made.

While the building maintains a record of no bedbug infestations since its opening, rodent activity has been documented, with multiple bait applications recorded between June 2023 and December 2023. The building has undergone various permitted work through NB (New Building) and FO (Facades) permits, with the latest activities recorded in early 2023. The property has experienced access issues during some inspections, with multiple HPD inspection attempts in 2025 being unable to gain entry. Despite these persistent issues, some violations have been resolved, including building-wide inspections for pests in late 2023 that passed compliance checks. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both immediate resident concerns and broader structural and maintenance issues, with a particular emphasis on pest control and elevator service as recurring problems.