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395 East 16 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05159-0059Map

Owner of record: Vital Sosa

395 East 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Vital Sosa. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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
12
About 100% of the building's 12 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 · 86

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    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.

    Feb 24, 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 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 24, 2019

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Nov 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north and east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at 2nd window at north lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall shelf in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall shelf, baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner at all story balconies, north stack at building front

    Nov 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at all story balconies, north stack at building front

    Nov 4, 2019

    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 30, 2019

    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 17, 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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    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 - suspended ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes - perimeter fence with no opening at building front north and south yards at fire escape

    Nov 29, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding eye bolt at bulkhead door to roof

    Nov 29, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly at door entrance to building , 1st story

    Nov 23, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 29, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    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
1913
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
10,264 ft²
Lot area
4,042 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5159 / 59
Assessed value
$384,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #346704, last renewed Jul 14, 2022.

Questions about 395 East 16 Street

Who owns 395 East 16 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vital Sosa.

Does 395 East 16 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 395 East 16 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 395 East 16 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 395 East 16 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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