178 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

178 Schaefer Street is a three-story, three-unit tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1915 and currently owned by Morris Brailsford. The property has experienced persistent pest control challenges, particularly with rodent activity, evidenced by multiple DOHMH complaints and inspections between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent activity showing ongoing bait application in July 2025. The building has two open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2023 and 2024 that remain unresolved as of July 2025.

Significant maintenance issues have been documented, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment (Unit 3). In April 2022, the apartment was cited for multiple violations including defective safety features (broken window guard, safety door problems), missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, plumbing issues (leaky faucets, sink connection problems), bathroom tile damage, and evidence of a roach infestation. Many of these violations were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected by May 2022.

In May 2024, the building underwent inspections for various other issues including appliance problems (refrigerator and range), wall and ceiling conditions, and pest concerns, though no violations were issued in this instance. While some maintenance issues have been addressed over time, the building’s ongoing rodent control needs and open bedbug reporting violations suggest persistent pest management challenges. The property has also maintained its tenement classification as per NYC building codes throughout its history.