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297 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
35
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 297 Schaefer Street

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 297 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, owned by Jacob Brach, has a long history of maintenance issues and safety concerns. The most pressing current issue involves multiple active Department of Buildings violations related to the boiler system, including an active ECB violation from June 2024 regarding an uninspected Pierce Butler oil/steam boiler with a $500 penalty, and several violations from 2018-2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections.

Recent inspections indicate problems with boiler room self-closing doors in December 2024, and there have been notable electrical issues, with multiple power outages and wiring problems reported in 2019-2020. A concerning pattern emerged in 2024-2025 with rodent activity, though an initial inspection in April 2025 found no evidence of infestation.

The building has had consistent bedbug-free reporting over the past five years, with no reported infestations or eradications. Historical issues include significant violations in February 2020 affecting Apartment 2F, such as scalding water at 150 degrees Fahrenheit, electrical problems, and various maintenance deficiencies, most of which were eventually resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of addressed and ongoing violations, with particular attention needed to the current boiler-related compliance issues and the recent concerns about building access doors.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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297 Schaefer Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1906
Total area 4305 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
35
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
8
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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297 Schaefer Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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297 Schaefer Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 297 Schaefer Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-232024-12-25Line Of Travel-Line Of TravelEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-25Line Of Travel-Line Of TravelEmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-172020-02-25Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-172020-02-25Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-172020-02-25Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 297 Schaefer Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-16COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BOILER ROOM HINGE BASEMENT LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTSNone
2024-12-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT VESTIBULE LATCH SET IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORYNone
2023-03-24ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2020-02-22CCloseNone2F§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2020-02-22BCloseNone2F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWITCH COVER, AT WEST WALL, IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 297 Schaefer Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2020-02-17 11:38ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2020-02-17 11:12ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2019-01-05 20:46ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 297 Schaefer Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39654962024-06-20CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-06-20Oath Violation Served (2024-06-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 297 Schaefer Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-05-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 297 Schaefer Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-14InitialPassed
2024-11-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-19BAITBait applied
2024-05-12BAITBait applied
2024-05-05BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 297 Schaefer Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-06-2039117282J297 SCHAEFER ST LLCPIERCE BUTLER OIL/STEAM BOILER IS NOT INSPECTED-NOT USED+NOT LEGALLY ABANDONED OR LEGALLY REMOVED;CORRECT VIOLATION+SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE500.0500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 297 Schaefer Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 297 Schaefer Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 297 Schaefer Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 297 Schaefer Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 297 Schaefer Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 297 Schaefer Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 297 Schaefer Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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