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553 16 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01107-0061Map

Owner of record: Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee

553 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 22 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
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 4 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 · 33

  • 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 3, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 20, 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 9, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

    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.

    Nov 15, 2017

    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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2016

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.

    Jan 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Jan 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Jan 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg north west room 1st sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling bottom door to cellar.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior door knob 1 sty public hall east center court.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood ceiling east fire passageway front & rear.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture wall rear yard.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department soffit 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective lock assembly entrance door street to 1 sty vestibule.

    Jul 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock entrance door 1 sty north apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs kitchen center room 2 sty south apt 3. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1986 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg kitchen 1st sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement ceiling east fire passageway rear.

    Jun 13, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 3 sty apt 5 bathroom. located at apt 5

    Jun 13, 1985 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective celotex ceiling 2 sty rear apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4

    Jun 13, 1985 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg window center room 3 sty front apt 5. , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1985 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bathroom & entrance door to bathroom 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1985 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective mechanical stopper washbasin bathroom 3rd sty front apt 5. , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1985 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 29, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,505 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
1107 / 61
Assessed value
$810,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339510, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 553 16 Street

Who owns 553 16 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee.

Does 553 16 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 16 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 553 16 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 16 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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