396 Shepherd Avenue
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the East New York average of 17.7.
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How 396 Shepherd 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 3018 buildings in this neighborhood, 604 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 396 Shepherd Avenue report
| Total units | 7 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 2021 |
| Gross area | 4,823 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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396 Shepherd Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2043.1 Hmc Install The Missing Or Repair/Replace The Defective Window Guard(S) In Accordance With The Specifications Of The New York City Health Code Section 24 Rcny Chapter 12. Wg To Install = 0; Wg To Replace = 0; Wg To Repair = 2; In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 6, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Closed |
| 12/29/2023 | C | Original | § 27-2043.1 Hmc Install The Missing Or Repair/Replace The Defective Window Guard(S) In Accordance With The Specifications Of The New York City Health Code Section 24 Rcny Chapter 12. Wg To Install = 2, Wg To Replace = 0, Wg To Repair = 0 In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt .6, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Closed |
| 10/12/2024 | C | Original | § 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
| 10/12/2024 | A | Original | § 27-2104 Adm Code Post And Maintain A Proper Sign On Wall Of Entrance Story Showing The Registration Number Assigned By The Department And The Address Of The Building. At Public Hall, 1St Story | Violation Closed |
| 12/29/2023 | A | Original | § 329, M/D Law And Dept. Rules And Regs. Provide A Completed Certificate Of Inspection Visits In A Proper Frame At Or Near Mailboxes, Bottom Edge Of Frame Between 48-62 Inches Above Floor Missing At Public Hall | Violation Closed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 1 |
| 12/22/2023 | Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing | Emergency | Close | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/17/2024 | Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property | Dog | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 12/22/2023 | Safety | Window Guard Broken/Missing | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2021 | 35574609K | Resolve | Unqualified Super Or Workers Performing Work On Scf.Note:Ato My Insp Of 4Stynb Const Work In Progress I Observed 2Workers On Supported Pipe Scf@Exp1 Doing Brick Work.Upon Request For 4Hrs Users Cert None Was Pr | $12,500 |
| 06/10/2021 | 35574608Z | Resolve | Bc3314.1 Supported Pipe Scf Note:Ato My Insp Of 4Stynb Const Work In Progress.I Observed Supported Pipe Scf@Exp1&4 W/Loose Netting Planks Not Tie Down,Scf Not Fully Plank&No Guardrails Systems.Fail To Install S | $6,250 |
| 06/10/2021 | 35574606P | Resolve | Site Safety Training Required Note:Ato My Insp Of 4Stynb Const Work Inprogress.I Observed 6Workers Onsite W/Only 30Hrs Osha Cards.Fail To Provide Site Safety Training 40Hrs For Workers Creates Hazard For Worker | $12,500 |
| 06/10/2021 | 35559598Z | Resolve | Construction Superintendent Fail To Perform His Duties. Note-At The Time Of My Inspection Of A 4 Story New Building Const Work In Progress. I Observed Const Super(Ines) Signing In From 8Am-4Pm And Not At The Jo | $12,500 |
| 02/23/2021 | 35549810H | Resolve | 3309.1 Overhead Protection-Adjacent Property.At The Time Of My Inspection At A 4 Story Building Under Construction,I Observed Masonry Work At Roof Level And No Overhead Protection For Adjacent Property At Exp1. | $2,500 |
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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 |
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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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What this is
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/11/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 07/15/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2024 | Initial | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2021 | Initial Permit | Sprinklers | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Penthouse, Roof | Provide New Fire Sprinkler & Plumbing System Throughout New Four Story Building | Signed-Off | 10/13/2021 |
| 10/13/2021 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Penthouse, Roof | Provide New Fire Sprinkler & Plumbing System Throughout New Four Story Building | Signed-Off | 10/13/2021 |
| 06/23/2021 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Penthouse, Roof | Provide New Mechanical System Throughout New Four Story Building. | Signed-Off | 06/23/2021 |
| 06/23/2021 | Initial Permit | Structural | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Penthouse, Roof | Filing For Structure Work Type In Conjunction With Nb Job# 321596242 | Signed-Off | 06/23/2021 |
| 06/14/2021 | Initial Permit | Sprinklers | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Penthouse, Roof | Provide New Fire Sprinkler & Plumbing System Throughout New Four Story Building | Signed-Off | 06/14/2021 |
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