281 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
The three-unit, three-story Old Law Tenement at 281 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Charles Franklin and dating back to 1899, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. The most concerning ongoing matter involves repeated violations of the Housing Maintenance Code regarding the annual bedbug reporting requirement, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating non-compliance with HPD regulations.
The building has also faced some maintenance challenges, including a water leak with heavy flow reported in June 2021, though this was investigated by HPD and closed without violations. A structural stability complaint was filed in June 2021 regarding building shaking or vibrating, but this was inspected and found to warrant no violations.
The property has experienced some pest control challenges, particularly regarding rodents, with initial inspections in August 2021 revealing rat activity, though a subsequent December 2021 compliance inspection passed without issues. While these various complaints and violations suggest some ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, many of the documented issues have been resolved or closed, including the 2021 water leak and building shaking complaints. The most persistent regulatory concern appears to be the annual bedbug reporting violations, which have remained open across multiple years despite inspection dates spanning from 2021 through 2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 1974 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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