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144 West 16 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00791-0069Map

Owner of record: Wakefield Towers, INC.

144 West 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wakefield Towers, INC.. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on October 12, 2024. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
97

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 12, 2024

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
4
About 40% of the building's 10 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 60

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance

    Oct 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at 2nd window from north at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall (2 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall (2 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south original violation 14610315 issued 04-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt B2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement mortar at front stoop

    Feb 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 2

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation doors at entrance to bldg. , 1st story

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling , 1st story

    Feb 4, 2017

    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 entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven pilot light at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 10 square feet at west closet interior walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin drain line in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink drain line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west closet interior walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west closet interior ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at building vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 2 glass panels at building entrance doors leading from sidewalk to building vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective 2 glass panels at skylight , 4th story

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling by skylight , 4th story

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls&appurtenances.noted:atoi there was acunit installed@3fl level w/o any support tilting out this a hazardous condition as its above entrance&pedestrian sidewalk.maintain bldg wall&i

    Jul 12, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    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
4
Residential units
10
Building area
5,104 ft²
Lot area
2,151 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
791 / 69
Assessed value
$1,791,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104716, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 144 West 16 Street

Who owns 144 West 16 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wakefield Towers, INC..

Does 144 West 16 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 144 West 16 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 144 West 16 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144 West 16 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.