16 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03420-0014Map
Owner of record: Christopher Holmes
16 Covert Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Christopher Holmes. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 10
- 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 28, 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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.
Nov 7, 2019
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.
Jan 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the front yard
Jun 8, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building
May 25, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceiling throughout building
May 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
May 19, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Matters not provided
May 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35013772k issued on 7/21/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35013773m issued on 7/21/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note: at rear of bldg large pile of combustible debris such as cardboard boxes, plastic buckets,pcs of wood,old mattress and garbage bags full with other debr
Jul 21, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances note: at exposure one masonry stairs with eleven risers is missing handrail creating an unsafe conditon to public. rmdy: maintain building forthwith.
Jul 21, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34939721n issued on 4/2/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain - condition
Oct 17, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34939721n issued on 4/21/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain at rear.
Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. note: in rear yard of bldg (exp 3) huge pile of debris such as mattress and box spring, pcs of wood and metal, wood doors, plastic chairs and tables, pcs of pvc
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to certify corrections for vio #34901100r rem: file cert of correction
Jul 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
2 residents died as a result of the illegal condition.hpd records indicate premises to be a 2 family dwelling,now premises converted to be 8sros,all sros have key lock devices,toiletries,personal effects,food,m
May 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt RM
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt RM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt RM
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3420 / 14
- Assessed value
- $71,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816546, last renewed —.
Questions about 16 Covert Street
Who owns 16 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Christopher Holmes.
Does 16 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 16 Covert 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 Covert Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 16 Covert 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.