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437 16 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01105-0050Map

Owner of record: Spahija, Ahmet

437 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Spahija, Ahmet. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 23 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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
5
About 63% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 29

  • 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 19, 2025

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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 12, 2018

    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 6, 2015

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty east apt 4r. , section '' ''

    Dec 20, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty south apt 4r. , section '' ''

    Dec 20, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete cellar rear.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 190 m/d law solidly close the space between the treads of inside stairs 1 sty to cellar public hall.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Dec 15, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 dropped ceilings 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom center room & 3 room from rear. located at apt 3l

    Dec 15, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door handle bulkhead door to roof.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door cellar to west court yard.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fireproof self closing doors at top & bottom cellar stairs enclosure 1 sty & cellar.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood landing bulkhead stairs to roof.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gaslines vestibule ceiling & walls 2 & 3 stys public hall.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior handle stair bulkhead door to roof.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar rear.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty pub hall.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt electric light bulb fixture entrance to bldg.

    Dec 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sill & stiles at west window of south room 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 27, 1986 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls apt thruout 3 sty east apt 3r.

    Oct 27, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty east apt 3r sobolewska. located at apt 3r

    Oct 27, 1986 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & walls bathroom 3 sty east apt 3r er1. located at apt 3r

    Oct 27, 1986 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 dropped celotex clg bathroom 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Jun 30, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work withoiut a permit. work noted: at cellar level full partition walls erected creating a class a apt. with a kitchen w/gas stove, 3 piece bathroom and 3 rooms, full plumbing & electrical services noted remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 28, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • 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 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit: noted at rear of building outside of apt 1l a wooden deck has been constructed. deck size approx 10'x 15' w/steps to rearyard according to dept records no permit was issued for work.

    Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of the building department records which indicate cellar to be used for storage and boiler room. illegal occupancy noted: in cellar erected full height partitions creating a

    Aug 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicates residenceis legally approved for 8 families. residence now altered for occupan

    Aug 28, 1999 · Penalty $7,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted:at cellar level full partition walls erected creating a class a apt. with a kitchen w/gas stove 3pc bathroom,& 3 rooms. full plumbing & electrical services noted: remedy obtain

    Aug 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 3R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1908
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,184 ft²
Lot area
2,642 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
1105 / 50
Assessed value
$997,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300661, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.

Questions about 437 16 Street

Who owns 437 16 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spahija, Ahmet.

Does 437 16 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 16 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 437 16 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 16 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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