296 Schaefer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03431-0042Map
Owner of record: Schaefer Development Group LLC
296 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 Schaefer Development Group LLC. HPD has recorded 230 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2024. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 230
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 177
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 230
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq at ceiling at lower level in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall at lower level in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq at ceiling at lower level in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15375214 issued 19-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ceiling approx 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ceiling approx 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15198507 issued 10-jun-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles at the south wall, east wall and north wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk., 1st story
Sep 13, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective faucet at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2019 · Apt 1
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
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; missing oneway screws located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 1
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 = 0; in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic floor tile at east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 1
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; at public hall
Mar 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods .... south yard
Aug 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood and other construction materials stored at public hall, 1st story
Jun 30, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the bricks and mortar demolition and debris scattered throughout paving at cellar
Jan 8, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 17, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 17, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immedately make site safe contact borough comm. office a t 718 802-3685 or 3677 for info
Dec 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
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 - 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 31, 2005
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. insp dwg 4-19-16 premises under alt-2 321304236 pemrit active 4-6-17. objection 1)at cellar level location of toilet,sink & w/d
Jul 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. premises under alt-2 321304236 perm active 4-6-17 objection 1)at cellar level mechanical room above gas water heater found open combustible wood joist ceiling.
Jul 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table. overcurrent device in cellar is 20 amp circuit breaker feeding to apt 14 (gage) wiring(maxim's)(ampacity) is 15amps,fire occupied in
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work out permit. electrical wiring of temporary wiring postfire in 3rd fl front,& rear kitchen fire at 2:10pm observed temp wiring thru hallway from cellar to 3rd f front. also observed dripping wate
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 110.26f.1.a misc violation of the electrical code technical standards. non electrical (water pipe dripping) over new electrical serviceequipt. water pipe located in dedicated electrical space & to be reloc
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 15, 2018 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 15, 2018 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 4
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
- 6,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,217 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3431 / 42
- Assessed value
- $745,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308278, last renewed Jun 23, 2025.
Questions about 296 Schaefer Street
Who owns 296 Schaefer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schaefer Development Group LLC.
Does 296 Schaefer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 230 housing violations at this property.
Is 296 Schaefer Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 296 Schaefer Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 296 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.