240 West 16 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00765-0064Map
Owner of record: Chesterfield Realty
240 West 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Chesterfield Realty. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on March 30, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 224
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 · 59
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18749163 issued 30-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A2
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consist of kick stand permanently installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all stories at building front at fire escape
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the building entrance door to vestibule , 1st story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system :information not posted at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 26, 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
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at first window from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at second window from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt e1, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt E1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt e1, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt E1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa and chair at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 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
Apr 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners protruding window sills at 2,3,4 & 5 sty balcony,front north at fire escape
Sep 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items,desks, and a handtruck. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a discarded stove, with door in tact. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt e1, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2011 · Apt E1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Sep 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 5th story
Sep 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 19, 2010 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 19, 2010 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ' located at apt e3, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt E3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 23, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 23, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass top and bottom sash, east window in the entire apartment located at apt e3, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt E3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the plastic bags and bldg. materials, under stair soffit at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardent material at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt a2a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt A2A3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt a2a3, 1st story
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt A2A3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed fire-escape at exposure #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling to be in a state of disrepair with missing stair tread between 3rd and 4th floor and multiple treads dislodged / poorly connected to stringer across entirety of fire-escape.
Feb 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed fire-escape at exposure #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling to be in a state of disrepair with missing stair tread between 3rd and 4th floor
Feb 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. previous vio#35137806y. remedy: disc. illegal occupancy.
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. previous vio#35137807x. remedy: discontinue illegal
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c/o #15857 indicates bldg to be legally occupied as a class'a'm.d. now apt #b1 & d1 illegally used/converted for transient use.
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $28,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio#35137808h. remedy: disc. illegal occupancy.
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 - 27-366 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted or other than permanent residential purposes. c/o#15857 indicates building to be legally occupied as a class a m.d. now apts #13,b2,c2,c3,c4,d2,d4 illegally used/converted as a
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $7,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lacked a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 - 27-954 for tran sient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,32a,34b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. 50-antisyphon valve and oil shutoff valve missing at oil tank; 50a-debris blocking access to oil tank; 50b-oil tank sign missing; 50c-debris in boiler room; 50d-rattin
Oct 18, 2013
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at roof top observed brick chimney approx 16'high near exposure 3 leaning,approx 10 out of vertical. remedyrepair defects forthwith.
Jul 3, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt E3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt E3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt C1
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4O
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt B4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt B4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt E
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 31, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 31, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 31, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt A2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt E3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt E3
Close - General
Locks
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt B3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 12, 2012 · Apt C2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2012 · Apt A3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt E1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt E1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt E1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt B3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 7,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,022 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 765 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,085,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106551, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 240 West 16 Street
Who owns 240 West 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chesterfield Realty.
Does 240 West 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 240 West 16 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 240 West 16 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 240 West 16 Street?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.