278 Schaefer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03431-0017Map
Owner of record: Perez, Jose A
278 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Perez, Jose A. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 114
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 114
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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, 2024
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 11, 2024
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 22, 2023
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.
Mar 24, 2023
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 14, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold approx 1 sq ft at window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13790692 issued 28-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north at west, the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold approx 1 sq ft at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window sill at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building vestibule , 1st story
Aug 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 9, 2020
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2020
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.
Aug 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx. 10 sq. feet in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approximately 10 sq.ft) at south wall, ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13684437 issued 05-jun-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
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, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13684435 issued 05-jun-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approximately 10 sq.ft) at south wall, ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt aa, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt AA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 12 sq.ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items around scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Show 26 more ↓
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Floor
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 2
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
- 3,465 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3431 / 17
- Assessed value
- $105,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349430, last renewed Jun 26, 2007.
Questions about 278 Schaefer Street
Who owns 278 Schaefer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Perez, Jose A.
Does 278 Schaefer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 114 housing violations at this property.
Is 278 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 278 Schaefer Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 278 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.