175 Sheridan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

175 Sheridan Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Cypress Hills and owned by Misba Uddin. Built in 1901, the property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, multiple violations were documented including hazardous electrical wiring in the cellar, defective self-closing doors at various entry points, and issues with the rear fire escape needing a properly secured shoe on the drop ladder.

A significant safety concern was addressed in February 2024 when the building was required to post gas leak emergency procedures in the public hall. The building's bedbug situation has shown some persistence, with the most recent report in May 2024 indicating infestations in all 3 units between November 2022 and October 2023, though they were subsequently eradicated. Recent complaints in April 2025 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions were investigated by HPD but did not result in any violations.

The property underwent inspection in August 2023 for an illegal conversion complaint, which was ultimately dismissed with no violations found. However, during the same period, an Environmental Control Board violation was issued regarding unauthorized construction of a bathroom and kitchen sink in the cellar, resulting in a $1,280 penalty that has since been resolved. Historical records show that the building passed its initial rodent inspection in April 2012. Recent inspection records from 2023-2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning door hardware, fire safety features, and general building upkeep, though most violations have been closed following required corrections.