16 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01728-0146Map
Owner of record: Meleco-NYC LLC
16 West 131 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Meleco-NYC LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 1
- 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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at third story (triplex apt) in the private hallway located at apt 2
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at second story triplex apt) in the private hallway located at apt 2
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood trim at west wall at second story. in the private hallway located at apt 2
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
Feb 10, 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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work without a permit at the time of inspection observed interior demolition work on teh first floor and new framing on the 2nd floor metal studs on the ceiling the front staircase into the building under con
Jan 21, 2020
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,274 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1728 / 146
- Assessed value
- $119,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #611356, last renewed Mar 6, 2020.
Questions about 16 West 131 Street
Who owns 16 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Meleco-NYC LLC.
Does 16 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 16 West 131 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 16 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 16 West 131 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.