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
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 · 22
- 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
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.
Feb 22, 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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.
Jul 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of radiator 2 sty public hall.
Apr 26, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.