Would renters recommend 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

67% of tenants who reviewed 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

67% of tenants who reviewed 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violation.

Which neighborhood does 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 fall under?

In the neighborhood Bushwick, New York.

How noisy is 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Is 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 rent-stabilized?

190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has rent-stabilized units.

In the past year, did any apartments in 190 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bushwick190 Schaefer Street

190 Schaefer Street

Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY 11207

8 units·4 floors·Built in 1910

3.5

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 190 Schaefer Street

190 Schaefer Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 1 open violation, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Managed by Schaefer Equities NY LLC, the building at 190 Schaefer Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn has 4 floors and 8 units. Built in 1910, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The nearby L, J, and Z subway lines provide access throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan. Bushwick is a residential area of Brooklyn. Renters should confirm that pet policies are followed, as this building is not pet-friendly.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for 190 Schaefer Street indicate a mixed experience. Positive aspects include the building's proximity to the subway, effective garbage management, and responsive owners in some cases. Amenities like air conditioning and laundry facilities are valued, along with decent neighbors and manageable noise levels. However, significant issues such as severe pest problems, low heating, and inadequate cleanliness have been reported. Some residents have also pointed out concerns regarding natural light in certain units. Overall, while some tenants recommend the building, others express dissatisfaction with management and maintenance challenges, suggesting a need for improvements.

Reviews of 190 Schaefer Street

Former tenant·just now

ROACHES, termites, THIEVING UNRESPONSIVE OWNERS

Pros

Close to L

Cons

Severe roach infestations management didn't care about, completely unresponsive to broken appliances, low heat, etc. Stole from deposits.

Advice to the owners

Fire yourselves.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Landlord was always very responsive had no big issues while living here

Pros

Overall it was a good building

Cons

One Bedroom and living room faced another unit so had no natural light coming in in these spaces

Advice to the owners

Be more transparent about no natural light hitting the living space and one of the bedrooms

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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