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297 Schaefer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03425-0037Map

Owner of record: 297 Schaefer St LLC

297 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 297 Schaefer St LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2024. 10 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 2024

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 · 46

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room hinge basement located at public parts

    Dec 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule latch set in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical light switch cover, at west wall, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding water at 150 degrees fahrenheit , all fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner at window to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrocks ceiling , east, south, west and north wals, leaving exposed wood studs and ceiling joists ,at approximately 220 sqft, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrocks ceiling, south , and west walls , at approximately 250 sqft, leaving exposed wood studs and ceiling joists, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling , east , south , north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at light sensor for night time at entrance to building at front areaway, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing cap at radiator shut of valve , south wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing cap at radiator shut off valve, east wall, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixtures and all electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at north front driveway yard

    Nov 12, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt, hasp and hatch at bulkhead door to roof

    Dec 19, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jul 10, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at public hall

    Oct 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling located in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 20, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling vestibule at public hall

    Feb 9, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed extension cords apt thruout 3 sty apt 3r.

    Dec 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe sink kitchen 3 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 3 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required fixture present light not on

    Mar 2, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 3

    Pierce butler oil/steam boiler is not inspected-not used+not legally abandoned or legally removed;correct violation+submit the certificate of correction

    Jun 20, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w.o permit. observe in cell alterated w/o permit gas lines from 6residential meters. in apt installed "rinnai"(ptac gas units) no permit issued on dob record no inspections test performed. exhaust from uni

    Dec 18, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg interior at time of inspection the ground flrlobby have missing tiled. plaster on ceiling breaking off. remedy: maintain bldg.

    Jun 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted: fire escape system at front of bldg is deteriorating and in disrepair w/ condition of paints caused rusting of metal structure this affecting its stability. remedy: maintain fire esca

    Jun 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted:boiler room concrete masonry wallon closing found to have been demolished at cellar level at approx.10'-0" x 7'-0"& with boiler repair in progress & no container present at

    Jan 24, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping! existing violation on records for demolition work w/o permit ecb# 34611595m with dob # 012408c04aa02 & construction material debris found at cellar & common alley way

    Jan 24, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior drain leader defect noted:exterior drain leader installed at rear of bldg found to be defective with opening & rotten elbow.remedy:properly maintain exterior drain leader

    Jan 24, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg hazardous defects noted:ceiling at boiler room cellar level found to be defective with ceiling joists opened exposed & not properly fire rated & one wall removed leaving boile

    Jan 24, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 11, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    May 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1906
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,305 ft²
Lot area
3,050 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3425 / 37
Assessed value
$474,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324616, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 297 Schaefer Street

Who owns 297 Schaefer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 297 Schaefer St LLC.

Does 297 Schaefer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 297 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 297 Schaefer Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 297 Schaefer Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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