203 East 16 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00897-7501Map
Owner of record: The Abbey Condominium
203 East 16 Street is a condominium built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 32 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The Abbey Condominium. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 30 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 33
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st room at north ,lower level north room located at apt 6e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at skylight on upper level located at apt 6e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective gutter with missing water spout,at 6th sty ,rear south exterior wall
Jun 30, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling mezzanine section at public hall, 3rd story
May 29, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hopper door at compactor chute at public hall, 4th story
Jan 22, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color floor around air conditioner unit 3 sty northwest apt 3d southwest room. located at apt 3d
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall around wasteline 3 sty northwest apt 3d beneath kitchenette & bathroom sink. located at apt 3d
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall around wasteline 5 sty southwest apt 5b beneath kitchenette & bathroom sink. located at apt 5b
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall around wasteline 3 sty southeast apt 3a beneath kitchenette & bathroom sink. located at apt 3a
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall around wasteline 6 sty west apt 6c beneath kitchenette & bathroom sink. located at apt 6c
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall around wasteline 6 sty northeast apt 6e beneath kitchenette & bathroom sink. located at apt 6e
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system 3 sty northwest apt 3d bathroom & kitchenette. located at apt 3d
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system 5 sty southwest apt 5b bathroom & kitchenette. located at apt 5b
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system 3 sty southeast apt 3a bathroom. located at apt 3a
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ventilation register covered 3 sty southeast apt 3a bathroom. located at apt 3a
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system 6 sty west apt 6c south bathroom & kitchenette. located at apt 6c
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system 6 sty northeast apt 6c. located at apt 6c
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system public halls all stys at center.
Jul 20, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors center south service room cellar.
Jul 20, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to 3rd sty er1.
Jan 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to 6th sty front west apt 6b er1. located at apt 6b
Jan 4, 1987 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided the 6th sty front east apt 6a er1. located at apt 6a
Jan 4, 1987 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 27
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner as per section 28.301.1 of the nyc admin code. noted at time of inspection observed at exposure 2 spalling masonry and cracks in chimney, also at exposure 4 spalling and cracked masonry throughout facade. remedy: repair and or replace
Mar 24, 2026
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Emergency work order due to reported stone that fell in the south eastern corner. remedy: immed intall safety measires to protect the public at all street facing exposures
Jan 25, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Stop all use of supported scaffold and facade operations entire site. at the time of inspection i observed a supported scaffold in place at exposure one and four with an expired permit. comply with code and ren
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired permit for pipe scaffold. no valid permit posted at place of occurrence at time of inspection. pipe scaffold erected at premises under permit no. m01119866-i1-sf has been expired at premises or on any n
Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk shed in place with deteriorated/broken mudsills providing inadequate support for the vertical members compromising the structural integrity of the sidewalk shed.
Oct 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Note: at time of inspection, i observed a supported scaffold in place, upon reviewing department records (bis/dob now) it was found that the scaffold permit (m01119866) was expired on 10/02/2025. an active per
Oct 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2 items: in-car communication inoperative. provide access to overhead machinery room. provide correct elevator city id number in car.
Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #919081. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection of 6 story building observed, supported scaffold on top of sidewalk shed approximately 60 feet in height, upon review on bis & dob now the research revealed that, the supported scaffol
Jun 13, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site -expired permit .piep scaffold at expo#1 expired permit 10/14/2021 renew permit
Apr 26, 2022 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.2 fail to provide access agreement for adj property note:atoi of fully occupied 6styb i observed no active const.i observed sws&supported scf which is installed@exp1-4 upon request for access agreement f
Mar 31, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3309.2 fail to provide access agreement for adjacent properly.note:at the time of inspection of a occupied 6th story building i observed no active construction.i observed a sidewalk shed & supported scaffold
Mar 31, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls/facade & appurtenances: view at exp#1 damaged/open martor joints & deterioration of window frames. exp#4 spalling damaged/open joints. remedy: maintain bldg exterior wall
Mar 18, 2022 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site.expired permit.at time of inspection observed pipe scaffold erected at exp #1 review of dob now pipe scaffold permit expired 10/14/21 under complaint #1584593 recurring
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.6.8 pipe scaffold debris netting.at time of inspection observed pipe scaffold erected on sidewalk shed at tower debris netting not maintained not secure to scaffold with open gaps creating unsafe condition
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls&appurtenances.as noted:atoi i observed on exp4e elevation:imminent hazardous condition such as crackon spire that open up about 1 1/2"-2";objects fell from that location&
Jan 26, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.at time of inspection on a facade job site observed pipe scaffold erected at exp.#1 review on dob now pipe scaffold permit expired on 10-14-2021.remedy:re
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed install at exp.#11 w/no light fixture install create an unsafe condition for pedestrian.remedy:comply to cod
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation.at time of inspection observed pipe scaffold erected at sws & bldg tower.observed no safeguard or overhead protection or control
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.at time of inspection on a facade job site observed sidewalk shed erected at exp.#1 review on dob now sws permit expired on 10-14-2021.remedy:renew permit
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.8.2 debris netting.at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed w/pipe scaffold erected on sws & tower inspector review from street view pipe scaffold netting was not maintain netting was not secure to the
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.1-scaffolds utilized with the construction of a building shall be erected and maintain so that the sfaety of public an dproperty will not be endangered by falling material equipment stop all work in scaf
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,100d7,98u15,37q7.outside emergency phone inoperative repair/access door to overhead sheaves not self closing & locking.gibs not tagged,tag device,over head sheaves unguarded,provide guards.
Sep 30, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work witout a permit work noted installation of new partition and ceiling in room7. remedy:obtain all required permits or restore to prior legal condition.
May 10, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit work noted new bathroom partitions doors floors and ceiling in room 7 remedy obtain approved plans and permit from this department
Dec 16, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close
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- General
Mold
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Mold
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Mold
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Locks
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 5P
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 5P
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 21, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mold
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Construction
Roof
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 24, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 4P
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 55,264 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,878 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9A
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 897 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $8,311,946
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Square Historic District
HPD registration #140132, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 203 East 16 Street
Who owns 203 East 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Abbey Condominium.
Does 203 East 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 203 East 16 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 203 East 16 Street built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 203 East 16 Street?
It has 32 residential units and 36 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.