216 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
216 West 16th Street is a 5-story, 30-unit old law tenement building located in Chelsea, built in 1910 and currently owned by Eric Nelson. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with multiple complaints filed between July and August 2024 regarding bathtubs/showers, toilets, and sinks, as well as unsanitary sewage conditions and flooring problems. Access for inspection was not granted in these cases, leaving questions about the actual condition of these systems.
The building has also faced ongoing rodent issues, with inspections in 2022-2024 consistently showing rat activity, though there have been periods of compliance. Recent safety concerns emerged in 2023, when multiple violations were issued regarding smoke detector functionality, carbon monoxide detector maintenance, and water leak repairs specifically in Apartment 11. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various critical systems, including a permit issued in September 2019 for unspecified work. Previous complaints indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges, including indoor air quality issues in 2022 (chemical vapors), mouse sightings, mold problems, and a slow water leak.
The bedbug reporting shows limited infestations, with one unit affected in 2022 and 2023, though recent filings from 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations. The building's violation history reveals some structural and safety concerns, including a lack of proper signage for gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detector requirements in 2023, though these violations have since been closed. While the building has undergone some repairs and maintenance, including addressing previous mold issues and various safety violations, the recurring nature of plumbing problems and rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control. The multiple instances of failed access for inspection in 2024 raises particular concern about the ability to verify and address reported issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 30 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 18880 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 216 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
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- 216 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
- 218 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
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