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242 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

3
DOB Complaints
16
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 242 West 16th Street

The 33-unit, 5-story building at 242 West 16th Street in Chelsea, owned by John Ilibassi, has been experiencing recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning are two open complaints from April 2025 regarding plumbing issues in the bathtub/shower and water leak/damp spot conditions, which were classified as emergency and non-emergency situations respectively.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in April 2023 (including building-wide issues), and similar concerns noted in 2020. In 2022, serious violations were recorded regarding gas safety, with multiple environmental control board violations concerning improperly installed gas meters and piping in public hallways, for which substantial penalties were imposed totaling $12,250. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, including multiple documented rodent activity incidents between 2020 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2024 have shown both passed compliance results and initial rat activity.

While there were several complaints about food establishment issues (presumably related to nearby commercial units) between 2023-2024, these were closed or administratively resolved. On a positive note, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024 shows consistent records of zero infested or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The property's maintenance history also shows regular compliance inspections and prompt reporting by management, though many issues remain unresolved or recurring, as evidenced by the pattern of repeated complaints and violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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242 West 16th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chelsea.

Building Characteristics

Total units 33
Year built 1910
Total area 21643 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
16
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 242 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 244 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 242 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 244 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011

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242 West 16th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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242 West 16th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 242 West 16th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-222025-04-22Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-04-222025-04-22Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyOPEN
2023-04-252023-04-27Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-252023-04-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-252023-04-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 242 West 16th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 242 West 16th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-22 13:24PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWEROpenHPD
2025-04-22 13:21WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTOpenHPD
2024-08-26 02:21Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-07-13 11:03Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-05-15 09:25Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 242 West 16th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15943602022-03-04CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2022-03-11Oath Violation Served (2022-03-14)
14993042019-01-15CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-01-22Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2019-01-22)
14931032018-10-23CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2018-10-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-10-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 242 West 16th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-150002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 242 West 16th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-25CompliancePassed
2024-10-11InitialRat Activity
2024-09-18InitialPassed
2023-06-21CompliancePassed
2023-05-15InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 242 West 16th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-1139057859NWEST 16TH REALTYI OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED GAS METERS GAS PIPING INSTALLED IN PUBLIC HALLWAYS. AS PER NYC CODE (14.13.3) C26 1325.0 FGC E.2 AND FGC 404.1 GAS METERS AND GAS PIPING ARE PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC HALLACTIVE1250.00.0
2022-02-2339056658MWEST 16TH REALTYI OBSERVED IN HALLWAY OF 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS NEWLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING AND FITTINGS AND BLUE SEALANT FOR APARTMENT ON 1ST FLOOR AND NO PERMITS ON FILE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBTAIN PERMITACTIVE2500.02500.0
2022-02-2339056660LWEST 16TH REALTYI OBSERVED IN HALLWAY OF 1ST FLOOR NEWLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING AND FITTINGS AND BLUE SEALANT FOR APARTMENT ON 1ST FLOOR AND NO PERMITS ON FILE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; THEREFORE NO PROPER INSPECTIONS AND TESTING WACTIVE2500.02500.0
2022-02-2339056668XWEST 16TH REALTYI OBSERVED IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS OF BUILDING, NEWLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING AND FITTINGS AND NO PERMITS ON FILE; THEREFORE NO PROPER CERTIFICATIONS AND GAS AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN BY THE DOB AT THE TIME OF INSPECTIONACTIVE5000.05000.0
2022-02-2339056659YWEST 16TH REALTYI OBSERVED IN HALLWAY THROUGHOUT BUILDING GAS METERS AND GAS PIPING FOR COOKING GAS FOR EVERY APARTMENT WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLAINT DUE TO GAS PIPING BEING REPLACED AND NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT UP TOACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 242 West 16th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 242 West 16th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 242 West 16th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 242 West 16th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 242 West 16th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 242 West 16th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 242 West 16th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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