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305 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

14 immediately hazardous violations open. 32 open in all.

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Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
2022101
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far51

Plus 82 violations from 2003 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 5
  • Walls and ceilings 5
  • Lead paint 2
Open per apartment
5.3 (32 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
13 May 2026 (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

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

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 hazardous14 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.

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood wedge at the building entrance door

    Issued 5 Oct 2022Notice sent out 12 Oct 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 25 Sept 2022Notice sent out 27 Sept 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    2 issued 13 Sept 2021 to 10 Aug 2022Notice of issuance sent to tenantPests§ 27-2017.4

  • Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Issued 3 Aug 2022Notice sent out 25 Sept 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.7

  • Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Issued 3 Aug 2022Notice sent out 25 Sept 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.4

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

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 29 Sept 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Notice sent out 29 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Notice sent out 16 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 17 Sept 2007Notice sent out 18 Sept 2007Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, north wall in the 4th room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 17 Sept 2007Notice sent out 18 Sept 2007Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

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  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 Sept 2007Notice sent out 9 Sept 2007Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 Sept 2007Notice sent out 9 Sept 2007Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 Aug 2006Notice sent out 22 Aug 2006Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

Hazardous15 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material consisting of plaster at ceiling, south and west walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 25 Sept 2022Notice sent out 27 Sept 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes planters and shopping cart at fire escape, 2nd story

    Issued 25 Sept 2022Notice sent out 27 Sept 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 10 Aug 2022Notice sent out 10 Aug 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Aug 2022Notice sent out 10 Aug 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Notice sent out 29 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 23 Dec 2008Not complied with 2 Jul 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 3 gas operated furnaces insctalled in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 8 Dec 2008Notice certified late 9 Feb 2009Heat and hot water§ 27-2032 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jul 2008Notice certified late 17 Sept 2008Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jul 2008Notice certified late 17 Sept 2008Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... ceiling, east and north walls in the 1st room from north at east, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jul 2008Notice certified late 17 Sept 2008Mold and damp§ 27-2005

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  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jul 2008Notice certified late 17 Sept 2008Pests§ 27-2018

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... and mildew in the 1st room from north at east, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 Sept 2007Notice certified late 6 Nov 2007Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors west door in the foyer, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 Sept 2007Notice certified late 6 Nov 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 5 Sept 2007Notice certified late 6 Nov 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Jun 2005Not complied with 2 Jul 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

Non-hazardous3 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Notice sent out 29 Sept 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, the foyer, the kitchen, the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Notice sent out 16 Sept 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout at public hall

    Issued 9 Oct 2003Notice sent out 14 Oct 2003Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

Paperwork and notices4 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Notice sent out 5 Oct 2021Paperwork and notices§ 27-2005

  • ×2Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 26 Sept 2021 to 1 Oct 2021Notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 26-1103

  • Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Issued 23 Apr 2016Not complied with 30 May 2016Paperwork and notices§ 26-1103

67 closed violations, plus 7 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.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 13 Aug 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 13 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 13 Aug 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 6 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 5 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 May 2026Violation dismissed 5 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Aug 2022Violation closed 4 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south and west walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 25 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 23 Mar 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • ×2Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 3rd story at east

    2 issued 13 Sept 2021Violation closedLead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around countertop at washbasin in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from east at south, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner on 3rd story balcony, east stack at building front at fire escape

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile on north and south walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 27 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (1 sq ft) in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color... ceiling, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 17 Jan 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 26 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 26 Dec 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling, south and west walls in the 2nd room from north at east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 30 Nov 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 10 inches beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony at building front

    Issued 4 May 2021Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets the bathtub in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north, 1st story at north

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at east wall in the 1st room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 31 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 23 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 23 May 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation dismissed 23 May 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation dismissed 16 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes..air conditioner units protruding beyond window sills at 2nd and 3rd story balconies at 1st public hall from east at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation dismissed 4 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide glass panel at front entrance door to building, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation closed 4 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panel installed at front entrance door to building, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation closed 4 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes..household items at 2nd story balcony at 1st public hall from east at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation dismissed 4 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at toilet tank in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 5 Feb 2021Violation closed 16 Mar 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2021Violation closed 16 Mar 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 6 Oct 2012Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Pests§ 27-2018

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, 1st story at east

    Issued 23 Dec 2008Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Pests§ 27-2018

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

    Issued 17 Aug 2007Violation closed 2 Jul 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 19 Nov 2012Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 2nd story at east

    Issued 6 Oct 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood flooring at west wall has hole in it [12 in. x12 in. ] in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color.. ceiling, north wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department.. 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Doors and windows§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide sealed condition at dumbwaiter opening at south wall in the private hallway, 2nd story at east

    Issued 6 Oct 2012Violation closed 18 Oct 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 5 Oct 2012Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story at east

    Issued 13 Sept 2012Violation closed 5 Oct 2012Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

110 violations on record in total, 36 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.

3 complaints in three years, 3 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise2 / 2
  • Walls and ceilings1 / 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 1 Jul 2008

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.

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

  • Registered managing agent

    JACOB BRACH

    Public records list JACOB BRACH as the registered managing agent for this address as of 22 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (2 in the records we hold)

    No combined rating for this agent yet. A portfolio rating needs at least 5 verified reviews across 2 or more buildings; currently 0.

  • Owner of record

    297 SCHAEFER LLC

    Public records list 297 SCHAEFER LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 22 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this owner (3 in the records we hold)

    No combined rating for this owner yet. A portfolio rating needs at least 5 verified reviews across 2 or more buildings; currently 0.

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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 14 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. There are 2 open mould violations on record. 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 2025). 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. This building dates from 1906 and has 7 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. 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 3034250063 · Block 3425, Lot 63 · Building class C2