185 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story Old Law Tenement building at 185 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Anthony Aulisa, has experienced several recurring issues since 2022, with the most significant problems centering around heat/hot water systems and pest infestations. Between December 2022 and January 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water issues, including one incident where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced pest problems, with 311 complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and bugs reported in December 2022 and again in September 2024, though no violations were issued in either case.

Recent building inspections reveal several concerning violations. As of August 2024, there are open violations related to lead paint hazard notifications and record-keeping requirements. A July 2023 inspection identified multiple violations in apartment 3L, including issues with doors, a radiator heat pipe, and an infestation of roaches, which were certified as corrected by August 2023. Apartment 2R had several violations in January 2023, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as window problems, all of which were marked as addressed.

The building's infrastructure concerns include active ECB violations from June 2022 regarding boiler maintenance and safety issues, with penalties totaling $1,875. The fire escape condition was also noted as being in disrepair during a September 2022 inspection, with a $1,250 penalty imposed. There have been regular inspections and some enforcement actions regarding construction work and permit compliance, though multiple complaints for work without permits were found to warrant no violations upon inspection. Notably, the building has maintained a pest-free record regarding bedbugs for the past four reporting periods, with zero infested units reported.