Which neighborhood does 494 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 fall under?

In the neighborhood East New York, New York

Does 494 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 have any open violations?

This building has 287 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 494 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn East New York494 Sheffield Avenue

494 Sheffield Avenue

East New York, Brooklyn, NY 11207

84 units·8 floors·Built in 2015

2.8

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

287

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 494 Sheffield Avenue reveal a mixed living experience. The building benefits from a convenient location near multiple subway lines and supermarkets, with amenities like laundry and community spaces appreciated. Some tenants praise the quiet atmosphere and helpful owner responsiveness. However, issues with cleanliness, pest control (notably roaches), garbage management, and occasional noise disturbances persist. Package theft and neighborhood safety concerns were also mentioned. Residents suggest improving cleaning efforts beyond the lobby and enhancing pest management. While some tenants recommend the building and approve of the owner, others express dissatisfaction, urging management to address maintenance and responsiveness more effectively.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

SLUMLORDS OF NYC

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 the owners

DO BETTER

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Reasons why you should(n’t)

Pros

Building is quiet. Short walk to the L train ( Livonia station) and 3 train (Pennsylvania Avenue). 2 supermarkets are right outside. Laundry room in building.

Cons

Packages are stolen quiet often. Neighborhood isn’t the best.

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average3.41Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

96Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

149Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

42Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

which neighbors are specifically not clean?

Over 1 year ago

Answer

FAQs

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