739 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

739 Sheffield Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Cheryl Ighodaro. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being three emergency complaints filed in September 2024 regarding plumbing (toilet), door, and pest-related unsanitary conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these issues.

Violation notices from December 2023 indicate open class B violations for defective fire egress windows in apartment 2F and water leak issues at the 3rd window frame from the west at the north wall in the first room from the east at north. The building has ongoing maintenance challenges including water leaks, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations, particularly affecting apartment 1F's private hallway and ceilings documented throughout 2022-2023.

Other notable issues include safety concerns related to smoke detectors (October 2023), heating systems (October 2023), and various interior maintenance problems such as wall plaster issues, floor defects, and appliance concerns including a faulty electric/gas range and refrigerator. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since at least 2021, and the most recent rodent inspection in 2012 showed a passing result, the building's persistent maintenance history, particularly regarding water-related problems and access issues for inspections, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance with housing maintenance codes.