207 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-unit, 2-story residential building at 207 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, owned by Schefa Rav LLC and constructed in 2005, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in early 2025, there was a water leak complaint with heavy flow that was investigated by HPD but didn't result in any housing law violations. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints in early 2021 (January 30-February 9) indicating emergency situations, though records show that heat and hot water were restored according to tenant reports.

Of particular concern, in August 2022, there were multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests and mold, with HPD issuing violations requiring remediation. Specifically, violations were documented for mold (approximately 25 square feet in a bathroom) and infestations of mice and roaches in Apartment 1. The building's maintenance history shows recurring bedbug reporting requirements, with violations issued in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file annual reports, though recent filings for 2023-2024 indicate zero infested units.

The property underwent rodent inspections in 2012, 2022, 2024, and most recently in April 2025, all of which passed. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues that affected resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding water systems and pest control, many of these problems appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by closed violations and successful rodent inspections. The most recent inspections and bedbug reporting suggest improved compliance with housing maintenance requirements, though the February 2025 water leak complaint was not found to violate housing laws.