118A Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

At 118A Schaefer Street in Bushwick, this 3-unit, 2-story building constructed in 1925 has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and water supply problems, with three separate emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water between late 2018 and early 2019, resulting in violations for inadequate hot water supply in at least one apartment.

The building had significant mechanical and safety violations in 2018, including problems with the boiler room door, fire retardant plaster, defective wood girder repairs, and issues with the central heating plant enclosure. More recent concerns include a rodent sighting in early 2024, though subsequent inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have consistently shown no violations.

The building has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program since 2021, with all reports showing zero infested or re-infested units. Between 2018 and 2020, there were multiple violations regarding improper gas piping installations and plumbing work without permits, which resulted in penalties totaling $3,800, though these issues were ultimately resolved. The property owner has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance requirements, evidenced by regular bedbug reporting and passing recent rodent inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 showing compliance.