494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East New York, NYC

East New York · Brooklyn, NY, 11207

Built 20158 floors85 unitsBBL 3038047501

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.03 reviews

Verified reviewsLCOwned byLIVONIA COMMONS, L.P.2 bldgs

494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11207

494 SHEFFIELD AVENUE is a new-construction 2015 building, 8 floors, 85 units in East New York, NYC. Owned by LIVONIA COMMONS, L.P.. Public records show 353 open violations, 1,046 311 complaints, 6 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 2 evictions. Rent stabilization on file covers 84 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 3 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations353last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed2last 7 years

Tenant reviews33.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units85DHCR records

Building age11 ybuilt 2015

311 complaints1,046last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

43% aboveArea: $1,500

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

24% aboveArea: $1,785

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$1,500

$1,500

1 Bed

$1,785

$1,785

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,108 – $2,852

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

East New York

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,897

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.0%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

13%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

188 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

100

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

353 total

Pest Infestation
64
Door/Lock
60
Paint/Plaster
50
Water Leak
31
Roof/Ceiling
28

311Top Complaints

1,046 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
294
HEAT/HOT WATER
185
DOOR/WINDOW
179
PLUMBING
154
Noise - Residential
116

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

2 filed

Evictions filed
2

Violations by Unit

(28 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 2, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT WEST NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 2, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULK HEAD DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 8th STORY
Class BNOV SENT OUTFeb 14, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS .. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 31, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT LATCH SET ASSEMBLY, AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR
Class CNOV SENT OUTJan 30, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

3 reviews

5★

4★

33%

3★

33%

2★

33%

1★

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 Mc…

negativeJul 2024

Anonymous

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 is…

mixedJan 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Convenient to train always parking laundry kids play area and community room Cons: Could use more cleaning attention some neighbors are not clean and cause pest problems Advice to landlord: Super needs help on cl…

positiveJun 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

OTHER

Rent Stabilized
Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

LIVONIA COMMONS, L.P.

Portfolio of 2 buildingsMEMBER: KIRK GOODRICHMail: 240 HUNTINGTON STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11231

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

3.7

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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A-481 WILLIAMS AVENUEBrooklyn8.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

2015Building constructed85 units · 8 floors
nowLIVONIA COMMONS, L.P.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built2015

Floors8

Total units85

Rent-stab units85

ClassRM

BBL3038047501

201020202030

2015

Building constructed

85 units · 8 floors · class RM

2024

Rent stabilization on file

84 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: LIVONIA COMMONS, L.P.

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

EvictionHIGHApr 17, 2026
Eviction Executed — Apt 3B — P
EvictionHIGHApr 6, 2026
Eviction Executed — Apt 8-B — Possession
HPDHIGHMar 2, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHMar 2, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDMEDIUMFeb 14, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS .. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTME
HPDHIGHJan 31, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDMEDIUMJan 30, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st AP
HPDHIGHJan 30, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDMEDIUMJan 30, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FRO
HPDMEDIUMJan 30, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WA

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated last month. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.