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8737 16 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06397-0020Map

Owner of record: Suleiman, Falah

8737 16 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Suleiman, Falah. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on February 22, 2022. 18 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 22, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.

    Jul 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar front.

    Jul 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missimg 1 sty east apt 2. located at apt 2

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 3. located at apt 3

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated 2 sty east apt 3 entrance door. located at apt 3

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated 1 sty east apt 2 entrance door. located at apt 2

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & eye exterior 2 sty east apt 2 entrance door. located at apt 2

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated 2 sty west apt 4 entrance door. located at apt 4

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated 2 sty west apt 4 entrance door. located at apt 4

    May 4, 1990 · Apt 4

    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 near mail boxes 1 sty public hall boiler room cellar.

    May 4, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of radiator 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no toe hold scuttle ladder close to wall 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partitions erected installed creating class a apt cellar thru out.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thruout.

    Nov 13, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar front & rear both room.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts.

    Feb 21, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit:cellar is sub-divided in 2 sections,front is storage/boiler and rear floor to ceiling partitions erected creating rooms remedy:obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition

    Dec 12, 2006

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work roted at cellar level and full partition walls erected creating 2 bedrooms, living area, 3 pc. bathroom and ful l kitchen with gas stove remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 16, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 6, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 6

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit -cellar is subdivided in 2 section.front section is storage/boiler & at rear fl to ceiling partitions erected creating rooms. remedy:obtain a permit or obtain a permit to restore to prior

    Dec 12, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the approved # of families. c of o #27620 approves dwelling for 4 (four) families. residence now altered for occupancy by 5 (five) families.

    Aug 16, 1999 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to c of o #27620. illegal occupancy noted: legal 4 family converted to an illegal 5 family. note at cellar level: full partition walls erected creating 2 bedrooms, living area, 3pc bathroom

    Aug 16, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at rear cellar level three full partition walls erected creating two bedroom and full kitchen with gas stove. obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Aug 16, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit(woek noted) 1.new drywall partitions and ceilings new kitchen and bathroom on entire 1st and 2nd fl. 2.new masonry fence being built in front of premises. remedy: stop all work obtain a permi

    Aug 5, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.illegal apts. in basement contrary to this department records. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy of basement.

    Dec 6, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1923
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,530 ft²
Lot area
3,476 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
311
Council district
50
Block / lot
6397 / 20
Assessed value
$436,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333259, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 8737 16 Avenue

Who owns 8737 16 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Suleiman, Falah.

Does 8737 16 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 8737 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 8737 16 Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8737 16 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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