85 Schaefer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03421-0046Map

85 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sanichar, Bishram. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 18 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 17, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 19

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post 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.
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors the vestibule entrance door , 1st story
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
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 1 story public hall
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ...
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post 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.
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...
Jan 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
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.
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Violation of parking regulation in a residential district. at time of inspection, observed at exposure #1, an suv, white lexus, nys license plate kxd-7942 parked illegally at front yard of the property. the unp
Apr 9, 2026
Resolve
Class - 2
Stair a 3rd flr and stair b and floor missing closers, door at stair f3rd floor is racked. rmdy: provide door closers, repair or replace door.
Apr 18, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 4, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 4, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 23, 2003 · Apt 2-FL
Close
Nonconst
Illegal
May 30, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
Nonconst
Illegal
May 30, 2003 · Apt 1-FL
Close
General
Cabinet
Apr 14, 2003 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,532 ft²
Lot area: 1,875 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3421 / 46
Assessed value: $76,560
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #821224, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 85 Schaefer Street

Who owns 85 Schaefer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sanichar, Bishram.

Does 85 Schaefer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 Schaefer Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 85 Schaefer Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Schaefer Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.