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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 86
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — 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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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
Open — 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 30, 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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding eye bolt at bulkhead door to roof
Nov 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.