184 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

184 Schaefer Street is a three-story, 6-unit converted Old Law tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1910 and currently owned by Pentland Mckenzie. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, most notably in 2020 when multiple violations were documented regarding a defective smoke detector, water leaks, and various maintenance issues including problems with flooring, walls, and general areas. The property currently has open violations from October 2023 related to improper notification and documentation regarding lead-based paint hazards in apartment L1, though some violations from earlier years have been resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating and water issues, with complaints about lack of heat and hot water recorded in both October 2018 and March 2019, though in each case tenants reported that services were restored before inspections were completed. Recent inspections have shown some improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passing, following previous inspections that indicated rat activity in 2022. The bedbug reporting for the period from November 2022 to October 2023 shows no active infestations (0 infested dwellings), though there were previous violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements in 2020 which have since been addressed.

Of particular note is that the building has had 15 violations requiring correction since 2020, including issues with smoke detectors, flooring, pest infestations, and various maintenance concerns across different units. While many of these issues have been resolved, the presence of open violations from 2023 regarding lead paint notification requirements indicates ongoing regulatory compliance challenges. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest that while some improvements have been made, regular monitoring of building conditions and timely reporting of issues remains important for maintaining habitable conditions.