311 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

311 Schaefer Street is a three-story, six-unit tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Gloria Casanova. Built in 1906, this property has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years.

Most concerning is the ongoing situation regarding lead paint hazard compliance, with multiple open violations as of October 2024 in apartments 1R and 2R related to the failure to notify occupants, investigate hazards, and provide required documentation. The building has also faced multiple safety concerns, including a broken window guard reported in August 2024 (which HPD could not inspect), and various violations related to self-closing doors, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide devices in apartment 3F identified during March 2024 inspections. The property has shown some attention to pest control, with rodent inspections consistently passing since 2012, though there was one failure noted in February 2021.

Additional issues have included unsanitary conditions such as mold (January 2024) and various safety concerns like a drop ladder obstructing the fire escape (resolved May 2024). While some violations have been addressed and closed, including repairs to household items in the public hall and carbon monoxide detector issues in apartment 3F, numerous open violations remain regarding lead paint compliance, building safety features, and apartment maintenance requirements. The building's inspection history shows a mix of compliance and ongoing maintenance challenges, especially regarding safety systems and environmental hazard management.