5516 16 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05488-0044Map
Owner of record: Cyls Realty Group LLC
5516 16 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cyls Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 17
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- 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 1, 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 18, 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 6, 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 25, 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 3, 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all components at all balconies at the 1st and 2nd stack from south at east, building front at fire escape
May 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at the 2nd and 3rd balconies at the 1st and 2nd stack from south at east, building front at fire escape
May 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting at discarded air conditioner at the 3rd story balcony at the 1st stack from south at east. at fire escape
May 24, 2023
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west and north wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies at the 1st stack from south at east, building front at fire escape
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at all balconies at the 1st stack and 2nd stack from south at east, building front at fire escape
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all components at at all balconies at the 1st and 2nd stack from south at east, building front at fire escape
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood platform built for storage of household items and tools at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide approved type mesh below skylight at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted glass panes at skylight at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge broken, at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2023
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 readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding from north wall of commercial space at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
May 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
May 3, 2023
Open — 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 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
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 4, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Observed on a rubble foundation in the cellar excavated and lowered 2 ft below with new slab and new cold from steel framing throughout. no permits or attestation to structural stability.
Aug 19, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
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- 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 · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39157781k. as of 10/5/2026., file a certificate
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39158013m. as of 10/5/2026., file a certificate
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39157780z. no permit on file as of 10/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39158014y . no permit on file as of 10/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39158015x . no permit on file as of 10/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39158016h. no permit on file as of 10/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39158018l . no permit on file as of 10/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39158019n. as of 10/5/2026., file a certificate
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed hanging and exposed bx wires from the basement level to the second floor level through the ceiling, on the walls and laying on the floor. new electrical outlets and switches installed on the secon
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed egress passageway; due to enlargement at first fl. performed without a permit. fire escape drop ladder is obstructed and no means of egress provided off first fl. enlargement roo
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 1
Walk in cold box installed at cellar and another is actively being built at 2nd floor obstructing windows in the process. cooling lines found at upper floors thru walls for ac., obtain permit
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Horizontal enlargement expanding first floor outward approx. 6ft which covers full length of full frontage to previous sidewalk along 16th ave and 56th street. note: enlargement also extends over entryway for 2
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed an approx. 14'high, 20' wide roofed structure created at rear yard of premises along 16th. ave. steel dunnage visible above roof level., obtain permit
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi observed new metal framing for the ceiling on the first floor with partition walls removed, new metal joist and ceiling framing in the basement and new partition walls on the second floor., obtain permit
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
On a rubble foundation 3 story building; cellar slab has been removed, level excavated down approx. 2 ft and a new slab created. at all levels new cold rolled steel joists/metal deck floors installed and new st
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed all new electrical service and breaker panels at cellar level. additional breaker panels found at upper floor levels., obtain permit
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Plumbing for sanitary throughout building including house trap. additional plumbing installation for pex tubing, copper water lines and black pipe gas lines observed., obtain permit
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. at time of inspection observed at roof level the erection of a steel framed structure which measures approx 10'x 10'x 8' inheight & is an extension of the bulkhead. also noted: installation of
May 11, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2FT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5488 / 44
- Assessed value
- $437,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356723, last renewed Aug 13, 2013.
Questions about 5516 16 Avenue
Who owns 5516 16 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cyls Realty Group LLC.
Does 5516 16 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 5516 16 Avenue 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 5516 16 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5516 16 Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.