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317 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1906 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

2 immediately hazardous violations open. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
22
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202391
202400
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 66 violations from 1991 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 7
  • Roof and outside the building 2
  • Doors and windows 1
Open per apartment
0.3 (2 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
15 Aug 2023 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous2 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 14 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 2 Sept 2020Defect letter issued 6 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

74 closed violations, plus 10 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 28 Feb 2020Violation closed 16 Jul 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south, 3rd story at east

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation closed 27 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling cellar thru out.

    Issued 7 May 1991Violation closed 27 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 185 +1

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper insaled at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 19 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper insaled at door leading to entrance at cellar

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 19 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective paving at north yard

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 19 Nov 2023Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 19 Nov 2023Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper insaled at door leading to boiler room at cellar

    Issued 15 Aug 2023Violation dismissed 19 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony at east at fire escape, 2nd story

    Issued 3 Jul 2023Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 3 Jul 2023Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apartment main entrance door from vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 3 Jul 2023Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story at north

    Issued 2 Sept 2020Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at north

    Issued 2 Sept 2020Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... on ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 12 Jun 2015Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 1st story

    Issued 12 Jun 2015Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×2Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    2 issued 7 Sept 2014 to 15 Oct 2014Violation closedPests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 8 Jul 2012Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a water leak at the north wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 8 Jul 2012Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 1 sty front an apartment

    Issued 27 Aug 1991Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 1 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 10 May 1991Violation closed 18 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors... in the entrance, 3rd story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2020Violation closed 7 Feb 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 2 Sept 2020Violation closed 7 Feb 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 Jun 2015Violation closed 16 Sept 2020Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2015Violation closed 15 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at the water supply line at the shower head in the bathroom, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2015Violation closed 15 Sept 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2015Violation closed 15 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 28 Feb 2020Violation closed 9 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 28 Feb 2020Violation closed 9 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 30 Jun 2009Violation closed 9 Sept 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 24 Jun 2017Violation closed 2 Sept 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixture, 2nd story at north

    Issued 28 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 25 May 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall bulkhead to roof

    Issued 28 Feb 2020Violation closed 20 Mar 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Issued 28 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 14 Oct 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Issued 28 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 14 Oct 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • ×2Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closed§ 27-2024

  • ×2Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closedElectrical§ 27-2037

  • ×2Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closedElectrical§ 27-2037

  • ×2Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • ×2Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • ×2Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    2 issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closed§ 27-2024

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceilings at public hall

    Issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closed 5 Jul 2017Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe (busted water main at south wall) at cellar

    Issued 19 Jun 2017Violation closed 5 Jul 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Jun 2015Violation closed 11 Feb 2016§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd bedroom from east, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Jun 2015Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×2Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east, 2nd story

    2 issued 24 Jun 2008 to 12 Jun 2015Violation closedWalls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline washbasin in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016§ 27-2026

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd private hallway from east at north, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Refit north two window lower sash in the 1st room from east at north, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Oct 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Refit east two window lower sash in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Sept 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Sept 2014Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance of lowersash at north window. in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 8 Jul 2012Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at windows in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 23 Aug 2011Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at east

    Issued 23 Aug 2011Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 30 Jun 2009Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 30 Jun 2009Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Jun 2008Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Refit east one window lower sash in the 1st room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Jun 2008Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Jun 2008Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Refit upper and lower windows sashs in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 7 Aug 2007Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 31 Jul 2007Violation closed 11 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2015Violation closed 19 Mar 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustical tile ceiling bathroom 1 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 10 May 1991Violation closed 14 Jan 2013Walls and ceilings§ 300

86 violations on record in total, 2 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

6 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Entry, buzzer and mail0 / 2
  • Noise1 / 2
  • Electrical0 / 1
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 17 Mar 2009

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    317 SCHAEFER ASSOCIATES LLC

    Public records list 317 SCHAEFER ASSOCIATES LLC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 5 Aug 2026. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 2 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The city recorded 1 mould violation here, most recently in 2015, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3034250059 · Block 3425, Lot 59 · Building class C2