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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 114

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    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 11, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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 24, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    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

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Aug 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 9, 2020

    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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2020

    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

    Aug 9, 2020

    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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2020

    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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2020

    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.

    Aug 9, 2020

    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

    Aug 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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, 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
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  • 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.