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138 East 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

6
DOB Complaints
54
311 Housing Calls
29
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 138 East 16th Street

138 East 16th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Gramercy, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Nia Shields. The building has experienced persistent elevator issues over recent years, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2025 regarding single device service and emergency functionality, with three active ECB violations as of 2024 totaling $18,750 in penalties.

Recent HPD inspections in May 2025 were unable to gain access to address complaints about flooring and pest issues, following a pattern of access denial noted in multiple complaints throughout 2023-2024. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in Unit 2A, where violations from 2021-2023 included problems with plumbing, electrical systems, and water leaks affecting ceiling conditions.

While there have been three recent pest complaints in 2025 and multiple such complaints in 2024, the building has maintained a clean rodent inspection record since 2018. The building's elevator system has been a recurring focus of attention, with multiple ECB violations noting communication issues, tripping hazards, and emergency equipment problems, all of which remain active as of 2024. Additionally, there are outstanding issues related to a roof deck constructed without proper permits and lead paint hazards identified in 2022, though many previous violations have been properly closed through remediation.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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138 East 16th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Gramercy.

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1915
Total area 7650 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
29
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
54
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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138 East 16th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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138 East 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 138 East 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
2025-05-042025-05-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-042025-05-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-042025-05-23Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-262024-04-02Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-142024-03-15Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 138 East 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
2023-08-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE (HINGE) AT 1ST FIREDOOR FROM NORTH LEADING DOWN TO CELLAR AT BASEMENT2023-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICKSTAND DOOR STOPPER AT VESTIBULE DOOR SECOND DOOR FROM STREET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL2022-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-13CCloseNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-13COpenNone2A§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-07-13BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL, EAST WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 138 East 16th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-04 18:30UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-04 18:30UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-04 18:30FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2024-03-26 16:23PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-02-05 17:00UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 138 East 16th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16941452025-04-25ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16781022024-09-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-12-12Oath Violation Served (2024-12-13)
16688622024-05-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-12Oath Violation Served (2024-06-12)
16433952023-07-18CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2023-08-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-08-30)
16296802023-02-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-02-22Oath Violation Served (2023-02-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 138 East 16th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-02-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 138 East 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 138 East 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-020002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-300002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 138 East 16th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-14InitialPassed
2018-10-25InitialPassed
2018-01-03InitialPassed
2017-01-23InitialPassed
2016-12-07InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 138 East 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 138 East 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 138 East 16th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-1239132761M138 EAST 16 LLC98/BB/7 CAT 5 EXPIRED PROVIDE TEST, 2/X/10 OUT SIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR.ACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-06-1239116590R138 EAST 16 LLCIN-CAR COMMUNICATION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NEED TO REPAIR. CAR SADDLE TO HALL SADDLE IS NOT LEVEL ON MULTIPLE FLOORS CREATING A TRIPPING HAZARD, NEED TO ADJUST FLOOR STOPS. REQUIRED SIGNAGE STATING "IN CASEACTIVE6250.06250.0
2023-02-2239080150L138 EAST 16 LLCEMERGENCY PHONE NOT WORKING; DOOR RESTRICTOR NOT OPERATING PROPERLYACTIVE1250.01250.0
2023-02-2239080351H138 EAST 16 LLCPHONE NOT WORKING IN ELEVATOR;REPAIR; FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXPIRED; DOOR RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING PROPERLYACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-10-1339071930H138 EAST 16 LLC1 . ELEVATOR IN BUILDING OUT OF SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT-OF-SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS . REMEDY:RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND, NOTIFY NYCDOB THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TOACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 138 East 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 138 East 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 138 East 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 138 East 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 138 East 16th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 138 East 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 138 East 16th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 138 East 16th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 138 East 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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