239 Schaefer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03424-0059Map
Owner of record: Gaffney, Melanie
239 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gaffney, Melanie. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 53
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective handle at radiator valve in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hinges at closet door at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose strike plate at door at lockside in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and gabage bags at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls at all story at public hall
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 23, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 23, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 23, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 2, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3424 / 59
- Assessed value
- $147,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345896, last renewed Apr 19, 2022.
Questions about 239 Schaefer Street
Who owns 239 Schaefer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gaffney, Melanie.
Does 239 Schaefer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 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 239 Schaefer Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 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.