217 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, six-unit building at 217 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, owned by Beniamin Sadykov, has experienced significant construction-related activity and safety concerns over the past few years. Between 2022 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding unauthorized construction work, including four instances of illegal after-hours work in 2024, work contrary to approved plans, and multiple complaints about construction conducted without proper permits. In July 2024, several serious violations were documented at the property, including unsafe working conditions with missing guardrails, improper construction fence maintenance, and unauthorized earthwork and foundation work, resulting in fines totaling $6,000.

The building has also faced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2025, though the most recent inspection in April 2025 passed. The property has undergone several permit issuances for alteration work between 2020 and 2025, with the most recent permit issued in January 2025. The building's recent history shows a pattern of construction-related violations and safety concerns, though many complaints were ultimately resolved with no violations found at the time of inspection.

Notable improvements include the resolution of construction fence issues and the most recent permit issuance in January 2025. The rodent activity records indicate an ongoing pest control challenge, though the most recent inspection shows improvement with a passing result. The building has undergone multiple construction activities and renovations since 2020, with permits being regularly issued and renewed for various alteration projects. While many complaints resulted in no violations being found, the frequency of construction-related complaints and the presence of rodent activity suggest ongoing maintenance and management challenges at the property.