69 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The two-family house at 69 16th Street in Gowanus, owned by Ahmed Atia and constructed in 1899, has experienced a notable heat and hot water emergency within the current year. Most recently, in late February 2025, there were complaints filed with both HPD and the Housing Maintenance Code concerning heat and hot water issues in the apartments, though these complaints were subsequently closed after the conditions were reported as corrected, with instructions to re-file if problems persisted.

Earlier records from January 2024 show an attempt by the Department of Buildings to conduct an inspection related to an unspecified permit issue, though the inspector was unable to gain access on what appears to be the second final attempt, with records showing this complaint was closed in March 2024. The building's recent history suggests some maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the heating and hot water systems in early 2025.

While the most recent complaints were resolved relatively quickly, the pattern of heating system issues indicates this may be an ongoing concern. The 2024 building inspection access issue, while not directly related to resident experience, could suggest previous challenges with access to the property for official inspections. This two-story structure, typical of its 1899 vintage, continues to experience the maintenance challenges often associated with older two-family houses in New York City.