242 West 16 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00765-0065Map
Owner of record: West 16th Realty
242 West 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 33 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West 16th Realty. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 26 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 43
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- 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 2, 2022
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 2, 2022
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 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Oct 26, 2016
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.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose wood treads, 10th and 14th from the bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose wood tread, 15th from the bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2015
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
Jun 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire screen over skylight at bulkhead roof
Aug 9, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall of bulkhead roof
Aug 9, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead at roof
Aug 9, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal garbage bin front obstruting drop ladder landing fire escape.
Jul 3, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint heat riser pipe at front and rear room 2 stynortheast apt 2fe mr weisman no phone victoil weisman 11mos er1 1412-101. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1999 · Apt 2FE
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots et cetera all party wall balconies at rear.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 doors sealed 1st sty apt front east and front west.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 5th sty stair bulkhead to roof.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit 5th sty stair bulkhead to roof.
Jun 15, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partition creating room at cellar front west.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide screen above and below skylight roof bulkhead.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak ceiling 5 sty public hall.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors walls of fire stairs public hall all stys.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jun 10, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls / ceiling 4 sty west apt 4rw kitchenette. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted exterior window frame 4 sty west apt 4rw kitchenette south room. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department apron southwest window south room 4 sty west apt 4rw. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe ceiling kitchen 4 sty west apt 4rw. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted window sash pocket 4 sty west apt 4rw kitchenette. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted exterior window sill 4 sty west apt 4rw south room. , section '' ''
Dec 17, 1998 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 1 room from rear 4 sty rear west apt 4rw. , section '' ''
Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department tin ceiling kitchen 4 sty rear west apt 4rw. , section '' ''
Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls 1 room from front 4 sty rear west apt 4rw. , section '' ''
Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Plumbing none
I observed in hallway of all floors, gas meters and gas piping installed which is prohibited and not code complaint as per building code. you are hear by ordered to immediately correct the above conditions by retaining a license professional to perform all work necessary to restore the non-compliant condition to a code complaint
Feb 23, 2022
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
I observed at time of inspection i observed gas meters gas piping installed in public hallways. as per nyc code (14.13.3) c26 1325.0 fgc e.2 and fgc 404.1 gas meters and gas piping are prohibited in public hall
Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
I observed in hallway throughout building gas meters and gas piping for cooking gas for every apartment which is prohibited and not code complaint due to gas piping being replaced and needs to be brought up to
Feb 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
I observed in hallway of 1st floor newly installed gas piping and fittings and blue sealant for apartment on 1st floor and no permits on file at time of inspection; therefore no proper inspections and testing w
Feb 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in hallway of 1st and 2nd floors newly installed gas piping and fittings and blue sealant for apartment on 1st floor and no permits on file at time of inspection, obtain permit
Feb 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in 1st and 2nd floors of building, newly installed gas piping and fittings and no permits on file; therefore no proper certifications and gas authorizations given by the dob at the time of inspection
Feb 23, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances. hazardous. gas piping& gas meters exposed in public hallway (on each fl). remedy: maintainplumbing &/or appurtenances.
Dec 16, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt AFW
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3RW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3RW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - General
Doors
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 3FW
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 3FW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 3FW
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Aug 18, 2003 · Apt 1FW
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 31, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 33
- Building area
- 21,643 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,603 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 765 / 65
- Assessed value
- $2,990,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125375, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 242 West 16 Street
Who owns 242 West 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 16th Realty.
Does 242 West 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 West 16 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 242 West 16 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 West 16 Street?
It has 33 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.