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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 5% of the building's 19 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 59

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa and chair at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items,desks, and a handtruck. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Sep 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Dec 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.