68 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
This three-story, three-unit old law tenement building at 68 16th Street in Gowanus, owned by Abe Green and dating from 1899, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has accumulated multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021 and 2024, all related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.
The building is currently facing rodent-related challenges, with inspections in 2025 showing rat activity in June, a failed compliance inspection in July, and a passed inspection in March. In 2019, there were two complaints filed with the Department of Buildings - one regarding excessive debris and another concerning an unpermitted work complaint, though violations were not substantiated upon inspection.
On a more positive note, the building has obtained multiple permits in 2019 for plumbing and exterior work, indicating some maintenance and improvement efforts by the ownership. These permits were properly issued and documented under job number 321968901. While the building's age and history suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, the recurring bedbug report violations and recent rodent issues stand out as significant concerns affecting resident quality of life.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2484 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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