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298 Schaefer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03431-0043Map

Owner of record: 298 Garden LLC

298 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 298 Garden LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
123
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
162

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 23, 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 · 123

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Aug 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north original violation 18090278 issued 10-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17764975 issued 17-mar-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    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

    Mar 17, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq ft on ac unit at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall by door leading to yard in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall by door leading to yard in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at upper level in the bathroom located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at upper level in the bathroom located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17177356 issued 08-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17177357 issued 08-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    § 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

    Jul 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13790473 issued 28-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 1 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13726335 issued 16-jul-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 1 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jan 9, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fah at sink. ( actual temp. observed 140 degrees fah) in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative the intercom system and bell-buzzer at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by the radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east, south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 18 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east,south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 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 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1R1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 1R

    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
1906
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,530 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3431 / 43
Assessed value
$399,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353528, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 298 Schaefer Street

Who owns 298 Schaefer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 298 Garden LLC.

Does 298 Schaefer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.

Is 298 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 298 Schaefer Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 298 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.