217 Schaefer Street
A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.
This building has 0 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Bushwick average of 11.9.
The two-family residential building at 217 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, constructed in 1899, is currently facing significant regulatory challenges and safety concerns. Most notably, there is an active complaint filed in July 2026 regarding the illegal conversion of the building from a two-family to a six-family dwelling, accompanied by multiple serious violations related to fire safety and means of egress. These violations include the improper installation of transient use occupancy in Apartments 2A and 4A, failure to maintain required fire alarm systems, and inadequate emergency exits, each carrying penalties of $2,500. The building's occupancy status is currently under investigation for unauthorized transient use, with reports noting occupancies exceeding permitted limits.
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What's in the 217 Schaefer Street report
Is 217 Schaefer Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 217 Schaefer Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 2 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 217 Schaefer Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 5009 buildings in this neighborhood, 3989 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 2 |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Gross area | 4,176 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
217 Schaefer Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Sep 2, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Dec 31, 2018.
Registered contact for this building.
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Other properties owned.
217 Schaefer Street's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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Create free accountSourced from NYC ACRIS recorded documents. Amounts reflect the mortgage or transfer amount stated on the recorded document, not necessarily the property's market value.
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217 Schaefer Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
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Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
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What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2024 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 01/25/2023 | Rodent | Condition Attracting Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | 3A72620 | Active | 4A | |
| 05/21/2026 | 3A63244 | Closed | 7G | 06/01/2026 |
| 01/09/2025 | 3990470 | Closed | 06 | 02/21/2025 |
| 07/12/2024 | 3968413 | Closed | 86 | 07/16/2024 |
| 06/22/2024 | 3965811 | Closed | 04 | 07/07/2024 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2026 | 35729371N | Active | Altered/Changed Building Occupied Without A Valid Certificate Of Occupancy As Per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. Noted: Premises Has Been Converted/Occupied From 2 Family To 6 Family Dwelling Under Job #321970907 And N | $2,500 |
| 08/05/2026 | 35729370L | Active | Bc 907.2.8. Failure To Maintain Building In A Code-Compliant Manner. Failure To Provide Class 'J' Fire Alarm System For Transient Use At Apt2A, 2Nd Floor And Apt 4A, 4Th Floor. Remedy: Discontinue Illegal Occup | $2,500 |
| 08/05/2026 | 35729369Y | Active | Failure To Maintain Building In A Code-Compliant Manner. Lack Of Required Number Of Means Of Egress For Every Floor As Per Bc 1008.1(2008 Code); 27-366; Bc 1021.1(2014 Code); Bc 1006.3(2022 Code) For Transient | $2,500 |
| 08/05/2026 | 35729368M | Active | Occupancy Contrary To That Allowed By Department Of Buildings Records.Illegal Occupancy Noted: At Apt 2A, 2Nd Floor And Apt 4A, 4Th Floor. Has Been Converted To Transient Use With 5 Guests(Apt 2A) And 2 Guests( | $2,500 |
| 08/05/2026 | 35729372P | Active | Exit Door Not Self-Closing. Noted: At The Time Of Inspection, Observedexitr Door To Roof Deck At 5Th Floor Level Not Self-Closing After Opening. Remedy: Repair/Replace Hardware. | $625 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2018 | $1,200,000 | C0 | Bushwick | |
| 06/03/2013 | $275,000 | C0 | Bushwick | |
| 02/22/2006 | $645,000 | C0 | Bushwick | |
| 03/04/2005 | $493,000 | C0 | Bushwick | |
| 10/20/2004 | $310,000 | C0 | Bushwick |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 05/22/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 04/14/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/10/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/05/2024 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Initial Permit | Sprinklers | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004 | New Sprinkler System. In Conjunction With Dob #321970907. | Signed-Off | 03/12/2026 |
| 02/18/2026 | Renewal Permit With Changes | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004 | New Plumbing System. In Conjunction With Dob #321970907. | Permit Issued | 02/18/2026 |
| 04/17/2025 | Initial Permit | Supported Scaffold | Open Space | Herewith Filing Scaffold Application To Install New Pipe Scaffold As Per Plans And It Shall Comply With Chapter 33 | Signed-Off | 04/17/2025 |
| 12/23/2024 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Construction Fence | Basement/Sub-basement, Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004 | Herewith Filing To Install Fence. In Conjunction With Dob # 321970907. | Permit Issued | 12/23/2024 |
| 10/17/2024 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004 | New Plumbing System. In Conjunction With Dob #321970907. | Permit Issued | 10/17/2024 |
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