684 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

684 Shepherd Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 in East New York, currently owned by Jak Eisakharian. The property has experienced multiple significant incidents in recent months, with particularly concerning issues emerging in late 2024. During November 2024, three emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks with heavy flow, mold (unsanitary condition), and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though HPD inspections found these did not violate housing laws. However, more serious problems emerged in September 2024 when the building was hit by two major infrastructure failures: building-wide heat/hot water outages and multiple electrical issues including power outages and no lighting, with violations issued for the heating problems.

Additional complaints during this period included cooking gas concerns and faulty electrical appliances. The building has a history of various violations and compliance issues that warrant attention. In November 2024, multiple lead paint violations were recorded for Apartment 2F, requiring remediation of peeling paint on multiple surfaces, including walls and window frames, as well as window guard repairs. The property has faced infrastructure challenges including a failed rodent inspection in August 2024, though previous inspections showed no evidence of rodent infestation since 2018.

There are also active ECB violations (from 2023-2024) regarding illegal cellar modifications, including unauthorized partitions and installed utilities, with penalties currently totaling $3,750. The building's history includes several inspections for illegal conversion complaints (2019, 2023), though access was denied on multiple occasions. A fire incident caused significant damage to walls and doors, as noted in a September 2024 violation, and there have been multiple complaints about the building's basic systems, particularly heat/hot water and electrical issues. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug incidents reported in recent years, with all previous infestations successfully addressed according to reporting records.