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198 SHEPHERD AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 3957 · Lot 39 · Two-family frame (Class B2)

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE is a Class B2 (two-family frame) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3039570039) built in 1901, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 305, council district 37, zoning district R5B, on a 2,500-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,350 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is RSK FLIPS 1 LLC.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 10, 2025 when Shamon, Simon conveyed the property to Us Bank, Indenture Trustee For Vcc 2025-mc1 Trust for $500. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

RSK FLIPS 1 LLC

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jul 10, 2025 for $500 to Us Bank, Indenture Trustee For Vcc 2025-mc1 Trust.
Previous owner: Shamon, Simon
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jul 10, 2025DEED$500Parties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 21, 2020MTGE$563KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 2, 2019MTGE$425KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 2, 2019DEED$500KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 5, 2008MTGE$392KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1901
Class
B2
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5B
Lot size:
2,500 sqft
Building area:
1,350 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$35K
Community district:
305
Council district:
37

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Mar 26, 2025
    § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES . IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st…
  • Class CInspected Mar 26, 2025
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT…
  • Class CInspected Mar 26, 2025
    § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM…
  • Class CInspected Dec 13, 2024
    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK…
  • Class IInspected Dec 10, 2024
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jul 10, 2025).

Frequently asked questions about 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE

Who owns 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is RSK FLIPS 1 LLC. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 10, 2025 when the property was conveyed to Us Bank, Indenture Trustee For Vcc 2025-mc1 Trust. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE was recorded on July 10, 2025, when Shamon, Simon conveyed the property to Us Bank, Indenture Trustee For Vcc 2025-mc1 Trust for $500. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE at $35K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE and what does that mean?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE is NYC building class B2 — Two-family frame. A two-family residential building of frame construction. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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