2856 West 16 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07021-0032Map
Owner of record: Amar Abdul
2856 West 16 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 10 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Amar Abdul. HPD has recorded 232 housing violations here, most recently on June 28, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 232
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 336
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 232
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall and the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window spring balance at lower sash first window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective waterproof flooring under ceramic tiles and all plumbing fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at north at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
May 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18727918 issued 21-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18727916 issued 21-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18727915 issued 21-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1front, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18364597 issued 12-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18364595 issued 12-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18364599 issued 12-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18364596 issued 12-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 25 feet of construction fence at exposure#1 and 40 feet at exposure#4 to safeguard the public and property
May 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain due to section of stucco and wood framing approximately 6' x 8' collapsing to ground at exposure 4 of building
Apr 29, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to exterior wall defects at 2nd to 3rd floors having mutliple vertical cracks on the stucco facad e at exposure #3 of building
Apr 29, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 16, 2015
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances. at time of inspection observed multiple cracks at exposure#1 also existing wood framed cornice severe deterioration where section are missing exposing interior
May 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; observed massive amounts of combustible trash and personal items stored in buildings hallways obstructed egress route. also found roof access ladder comple
Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain violation 39085028k issued for facade damage., file a certificate of correction
Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioners order in dob vio 042923cer02tq to submit an engineers report concerning structurally deficient conditions., comply with commissioner's order
Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation 042923cer02tq/339137/042923ccer02tq, dated 4/29/2023. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient co
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-01234,dated 4/29/2023.respondent was required to submit an engineer'sreport concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 10/11/2023,a
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to partial exterior wall collapse at exposure #4 of building. section of collapsed wall is approximately 6feet by 8 feet, repair and/replace
Apr 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to exterior wall defects at 2nd to 3rd floors having multiple vertical cracks on the stucco facade at exposure 3 of building, repair and/replace
Apr 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept. of bldgs. records. 1 story class "a" apartment subdivided creating a apartment at 1sty rear partitions erected creating use of rooms for living at 1sty rea
Jul 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Mailbox
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt R1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1REAR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1REAR
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1REAR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 9,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 7021 / 32
- Assessed value
- $549,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #810995, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 2856 West 16 Street
Who owns 2856 West 16 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amar Abdul.
Does 2856 West 16 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 232 housing violations at this property.
Is 2856 West 16 Street 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 2856 West 16 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2856 West 16 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.