62 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building at 62 16th Street in Gowanus, owned by Pedro Frias and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat, hot water, and safety systems. Between 2022 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) occurring in December 2022, February 2023, and April 2023, though tenants reported restoration of services during inspections.

The building is currently facing significant regulatory compliance issues, with open violations for failing to file annual boiler inspection reports dating back to 2018-2023, resulting in an active penalty of $625 from the Environmental Control Board as of September 2024. Recent inspections and violations from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including multiple open violations related to safety systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as water supply issues. A notable current violation (as of April 2024) pertains to maintaining proper water temperature in Apartment R4, where hot water was recorded at 145°F.

The building has also experienced various other issues, including problems with cooking gas supply, intercom systems, and pest control, as evidenced by 311 service requests and HPD inspections. The most recent reported issues include an appliance complaint from late 2024 that was closed in mid-2025, and a construction lead dust complaint from April 2023 that remains in progress as of late 2023. The building's historical records show a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with building systems affecting basic services, though many past violations have been closed.