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494 Sheffield Avenue

494 Sheffield Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11207

84 Units

Built in 2015

8 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 7
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Review Summary for 494 Sheffield Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews highlight varying experiences at 494 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn. While some criticize the poor management, cleanliness, and pest control, others praise the convenient location, proximity to public transportation and amenities like supermarkets. Issues with theft and neighborhood safety are recurrent concerns. Responsive owners are appreciated. Suggestions include improving cleanliness, addressing pest problems, and enhancing security measures. Mixed opinions on recommending the building and approving the owner exist, reflecting the building's pros and cons.

Reviews (4)

Over 1 year ago
SLUMLORDS OF NYC
Former Tenant
Pros:
Convenient location in Brooklyn
Cons:
Roaches out if control. Company is apathetic to any of the concerns of residents. Building is dirty. Property manager Gloria lies to your face. Jody Ann Clunis Web & Arlene McGlashan are supervisors who don't care at alllll.
Advice to owner:
DO BETTER
Over 3 years ago
Tired of Mangement
Former Tenant
Pros:
New when first move in
Convenient to everything
Cons:
No heat roach problems pets package stealing
Advice to owner:
Follow up with tenants

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Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 494 Sheffield Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
3.33 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
41
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 29, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west, north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Hazardous
142
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 27, 2025: § 27-2026 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasreline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
97
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 27, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at entrance to building , 1st story
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
K
Kirk Goodrich
2.4(4)
Head Officer
1 Property84 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
P
Prestige Management Inc
3.2(30)
Corporate Owner
148 Properties8637 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 350
L
Livonia Commons, L.p.
2.4(4)
Corporate Owner
2 Properties136 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
Y
Yesenia Santanastarks
2.4(4)
Agent
1 Property84 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7

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