331 West 16 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00740-0018Map
Owner of record: William Gottlieb
331 West 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is William Gottlieb. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 43
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony at building front
Oct 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice parapet wall at roof at building front
Oct 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 5th story
Jul 30, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads (1, 3,4 and 5 up from bottom) at building front
Mar 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set(door knob inoperative) at entrance door from 1st sty public hall to vestibule
Oct 26, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar
Mar 1, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum
Oct 27, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded & or spalling brownstone facade building front wall.
Jul 25, 1989
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom & kitchen 5 sty north apt 13. located at apt 13
Jul 25, 1989 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom & kitchen 5 sty north apt 13. located at apt 13
Jul 25, 1989 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty front east apt 5. located at apt 5
Jul 25, 1989 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty south front east apt 5. located at apt 5
Jul 25, 1989 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration major alteration 2 sty east apt 5 doors rear east room sealed with sheet rock new bathrm insta* , section '' ''
Jul 25, 1989 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof 5th sty public hall.
Jul 18, 1989
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice front roof.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty east apt 1 jones. , section '' ''
Jul 18, 1989 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bulkhead.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings & floors all stys public hall.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving yard.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2nd & 4th sty balconies at rear.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balconies at front fire escape all stys.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective block wall of boiler room celler.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit public hall bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 18, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39003165p issued on 5/20/2019,& to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certificate ha
Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed disrepair, cracks, deteriorated and loose/missing cement mortar of brick joints in free standing masonry chimney at roof level expo # 04. approx. heights of disrepair chimney 20'-0" from the roof leve
May 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2020 · Apt 12
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 31
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2006 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 31
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 31
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 31
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 8,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 740 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,242,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128661, last renewed Sep 16, 2024.
Questions about 331 West 16 Street
Who owns 331 West 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is William Gottlieb.
Does 331 West 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 331 West 16 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 331 West 16 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 331 West 16 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.