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
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 · 46
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing cap at radiator shut of valve , south wall, at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt, hasp and hatch at bulkhead door to roof
Dec 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at public hall
Oct 9, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling vestibule at public hall
Feb 9, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed extension cords apt thruout 3 sty apt 3r.
Dec 1, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.