188 Schaefer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03429-0025Map
Owner of record: Bebe Zulakha Ali
188 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bebe Zulakha Ali. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 177
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 194
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 177
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
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 located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15289679 issued 01-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
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 east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at building front to bell and buzzer at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — 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 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet covers in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective throughout wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14670657 issued 12-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - 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
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing shower head in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd concrete tread from bottom at stairs at building front , 1st story
May 21, 2021
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.
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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to apartment in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 == one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent.
Jul 9, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 one or more lights with an aggregate of not less then 100 watts incandescent or equivalent
Jun 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories at fire escape at rear yard
Jun 19, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 1st story public hall
Jun 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jun 19, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose plaster ceiling 32 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 26 sq ft, west wall 2 sq ft, south wall 3 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3L
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
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 27
- 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler in spection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Apr 28, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.allfloors occupied at the time of this inspection. remedy: discontinue illegal use and obtain valid certificate of occupancy.
May 26, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt#30011895/91.two apartment at 1st floor occupied at the time of inspe-ction.matresses,chairs,cooking utensils and clothing at closets.remedy
Mar 11, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,729 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,425 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3429 / 25
- Assessed value
- $521,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356083, last renewed Jan 8, 2018.
Questions about 188 Schaefer Street
Who owns 188 Schaefer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bebe Zulakha Ali.
Does 188 Schaefer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.
Is 188 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 188 Schaefer Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 188 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.