221 East 16 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05120-0049Map
Owner of record: 16th Street Assocites
221 East 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 16th Street Assocites. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 67
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective jamb and casing at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus devices materials appliances or wiring in use. defective outlets in bedroom & living room and defective wiring in fuse box.rmdy: compy with ec code.
Dec 16, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close
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- General
Locks
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Locks
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Floor
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Floor
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
May 8, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
May 4, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 16,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5120 / 49
- Assessed value
- $796,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337234, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 221 East 16 Street
Who owns 221 East 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 16th Street Assocites.
Does 221 East 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 East 16 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 East 16 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 East 16 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.