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131 West 16 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00792-7501Map

Owner of record: 136 West 17th Street

131 West 16 Street is a condominium built in 1918 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 136 West 17th Street. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 19 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 26, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling southwest room 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective pull chain light switch bathroom and north room 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at north side kitchen sink 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gas pilot range kitchen top 5 sty 2 from northwest apt 52. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to 6th sty rear apt 60. , section '' ''

    Sep 15, 1989 · Apt 60

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear west fire escape.

    Sep 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall at stairs all stys public hall.

    Sep 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Apr 11, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 28, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 25, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10805

    Oct 8, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to protetc public from documents unsafe facade as noted on 04-11-19 131 west 16 st filed a unsafe facade report with the department of buidlings and as of 06-04-19 no safety me

    Jun 4, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take provide safety measures such as sidewalk sheds,fence etc where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facades as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical reports file unsa

    May 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d,30o,57o,55m,73o

    Sep 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46t

    May 19, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2020 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 26

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R4)
Year built
1918
Floors
6
Residential units
48
Building area
31,046 ft²
Lot area
9,200 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
792 / 7501
Assessed value
$5,676,301
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116823, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 131 West 16 Street

Who owns 131 West 16 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 136 West 17th Street.

Does 131 West 16 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 West 16 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 131 West 16 Street built?

City records list 1918 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 West 16 Street?

It has 48 residential units.

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