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8659 16 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06363-0017Map

Owner of record: 8659 INC.

8659 16 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 8659 INC.. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
100
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
86

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 18, 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 2019
7
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Up from 6 in 2018

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 · 100

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 18, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft observed at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2F

    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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of glass pane at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stop at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule , 1st story

    Jan 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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 26, 2024

    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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    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.

    Nov 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 acoustic tiles suspending ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 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 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000153889y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    May 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/out a permit work noted:cut street (arch) creating a (driveway).rem:obtain a permit.

    Feb 8, 2018 · Penalty $230

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob. noted:at the time of my inspection i observed there was no cert of correction file with the new york city dob for ec#34

    Apr 23, 2012 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec. zr25-62. violation of the zoning resolution residential district is r5 front yard area used as parking pad in approx 12'l. at time of inspection 1 motor vehicle w/nys lic plate #509491 (handicap) is

    Mar 3, 2010 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a pemrit work noted: in that illegal parking pad was created in front of bldg their was no curb cut at site vehicle has to drive over curb and sidewalk to park in front also curb is painted yellow

    Mar 21, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: hazardous, at front of yard created a 9'x14' parking pad with vehicle present, a honda civic lic #509491ny handicap plate which is blocking operation of drop ladder for fire e

    Dec 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway obstructed, fire escape drop ladder blocked. by a car at front yard, ny plate #509491 handicap obstructing drop ladder operation. remedy: remove obstruction forthwith.

    Dec 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2F

    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 (C2)
Year built
1909
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,708 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
50
Block / lot
6363 / 17
Assessed value
$445,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312558, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 8659 16 Avenue

Who owns 8659 16 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8659 INC..

Does 8659 16 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.

Is 8659 16 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 8659 16 Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8659 16 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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