# 297 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3034250037 · Block 3425 · Lot 37 · BIN 3079380  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/297-schaefer-street-3034250037  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

297 Schaefer Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3034250037) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1906, on a 3,050 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 297 SCHAEFER ST LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,054,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows eight active DOB violations, eight active ECB violations, 10 open HPD violations and 15 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “297 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3034250037)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/297-schaefer-street-3034250037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 8 |
| Active ECB violations | 8 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 15 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 297 SCHAEFER ST LLC
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1906
- Floors: 3
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 3,050 sq ft · Building area: 4,305 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,054,000, assessed value $474,300, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-04-05 from 297 SCHAEFFER STREET REALTY CORP. to 297 SCHAEFER ST LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-10-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-10-26 from ZEV GOLD INC to JIM BAUM CORP., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-01-29 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2004-01-29 from 297 SCHAEFFER STREET REALTY CORP to ZEV GOLD LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-12-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-12-13 from LIBERATO, SIMON J; LIBERATO, SIMON B to 297 SCHAEFFER STREETREALTY CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-11-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-11-10 from MARINI, ELIGIO; MARINI, MARIA M to LIBERATO, SIMON J; LIBERATO, SIMON B, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-01-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-01-05 from WALTER PAUL; WALTER ERNA to MARINI ELIGIO; MARINI MARIA M, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK W/O A PERMIT ILLEGAL WORK NOTED:BOILER ROOM CONCRETE MASONRY WALLON CLOSING FOUND TO HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED AT CELLAR LEVEL AT APPROX.10'-0" X 7'-0"& WITH BOILER REPAIR IN PROGRESS & NO CONTAINER PRESENT AT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-01-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INTERIOR BLDG HAZARDOUS DEFECTS NOTED:CEILING AT BOILER ROOM CELLAR LEVEL FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITH CEILING JOISTS OPENED EXPOSED & NOT PROPERLY FIRE RATED & ONE WALL REMOVED LEAVING BOILE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-06-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: PIERCE BUTLER OIL/STEAM BOILER IS NOT INSPECTED-NOT USED+NOT LEGALLY ABANDONED OR LEGALLY REMOVED;CORRECT VIOLATION+SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-06-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG INTERIOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE GROUND FLRLOBBY HAVE MISSING TILED. PLASTER ON CEILING BREAKING OFF. REMEDY: MAINTAIN BLDG.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-01-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DRAIN LEADER DEFECT NOTED:EXTERIOR DRAIN LEADER INSTALLED AT REAR OF BLDG FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITH OPENING & ROTTEN ELBOW.REMEDY:PROPERLY MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DRAIN LEADER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-06-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN NOTED: FIRE ESCAPE SYSTEM AT FRONT OF BLDG IS DETERIORATING AND IN DISREPAIR W/ CONDITION OF PAINTS CAUSED RUSTING OF METAL STRUCTURE THIS AFFECTING ITS STABILITY. REMEDY: MAINTAIN FIRE ESCA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-12-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W.O PERMIT. OBSERVE IN CELL ALTERATED W/O PERMIT GAS LINES FROM 6RESIDENTIAL METERS. IN APT INSTALLED "RINNAI"(PTAC GAS UNITS) NO PERMIT ISSUED ON DOB RECORD NO INSPECTIONS TEST PERFORMED. EXHAUST FROM UNI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-01-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING! EXISTING VIOLATION ON RECORDS FOR DEMOLITION WORK W/O PERMIT ECB# 34611595M WITH DOB # 012408C04AA02 & CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL DEBRIS FOUND AT CELLAR & COMMON ALLEY WAY. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-12-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 PARTS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. RESTORE EGRESS BY REMOVING LOCKING DEVICE AND ARRANGE TO OPEN READILY THE GATE IN FENCE AT LOT LINE AT NORTH FRONT DRIVEWAY YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1-R: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF A CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING LOCATED IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1-R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2F: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CAP AT RADIATOR SHUT OFF VALVE, EAST WALL, IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE SLIDING BOLT, HASP AND HATCH AT BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3F: § 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-02-25 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2F: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-02-25 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2F: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2011-11-14 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: HEATING AND REFRIGERATING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGE. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-03-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Line Of Travel – Line Of Travel. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Line Of Travel – Line Of Travel. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-02-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3F): Water Leak – Slow Leak; Electric – Wiring. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-02-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2F): Plumbing – Water Supply; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Electric – Power Outage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Electric – Power Outage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 297 SCHAEFER ST LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-04-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-04-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Jacob Brach, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (297 SCHAEFER LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Abe Rubin, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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