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228 Schaefer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03430-0017Map

Owner of record: 228 Schaffer Street Owner LLC

228 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 228 Schaffer Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
140
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
203

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 29, 2026

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 · 140

  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox signage missing. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing.

    Sep 29, 2026

    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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 signage missing. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated locking device at fire door leading to roof at south at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to roof at south at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings [ missing notice ]

    Sep 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2025

    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.

    Sep 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 17, 2025

    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.

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings [ missing notice ]

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood frame at entrance in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at door in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall at cellar located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration piercing of the floor slab and installing staircase to connect the first story and cellar creating a duplex apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of room use for sleeping purpose in the cellar located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration shower stall installed at cellar located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt apt3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt apt3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    May 31, 2017

    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

    May 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    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 1, 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
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  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ comm order to file cert of correction w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2for violation rem: correct violation file cert

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: steps leading from 1st flr to 2nd flr & also step from 2nd to 3rd flr in disrepair- string boards separating from positions elements are affixed to.

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall. noted: at bldg rear wall - brick & mortar thru-out loose & missing. remedy: repair exterior brick wall.

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at 3rd flr level - installed metal gate w/padlocking device over window leading to fire escape at rear of bldg. remedy: remove illegal locking device and

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall at exp#3 bose brick & motar throughout rear wall brick loose & missing rear wall in disrepair rem: maintain wall repair as per nyc bldg code

    Jul 13, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b-34b,32a,44c,25ab,50abcdefgh.50a-chimney base clogged.50c-holes in boiler room ceiling.50d-flue pipe need support screws.50e-separate controls from 1/4" nipple.50f-fresh air ventilation blocked.50g-back flow

    May 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1LBASE

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt APT3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 25, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 25, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    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
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3430 / 17
Assessed value
$501,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354468, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 228 Schaefer Street

Who owns 228 Schaefer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 228 Schaffer Street Owner LLC.

Does 228 Schaefer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.

Is 228 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 228 Schaefer Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 228 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.