76 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

76 16th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Adam Gelb. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concern being a rat sighting in June 2025, which the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found to have violations requiring follow-up inspections.

In late 2024, multiple inspections were conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) covering various complaints, including electrical issues (lighting, wiring, and outlet problems), water leaks (slow leaks and damp spots), and fire escape safety concerns. Apartment 7, in particular, was found to have several violations in December 2024, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, an uncapped gas supply line, inadequate mold remediation, various electrical issues, and water damage, though records indicate these violations were subsequently certified as addressed in early 2025. The building has also faced multiple complaints regarding safety and code violations between late 2023 and 2024, including concerns about egress blockage, illegal conversions, and plumbing work without proper permits.

In December 2023, an inspection noted partially obstructed public corridors on the second floor, and as of August 2024, there were active violations regarding an unsafe electrical outlet box in Apartment 7's kitchen and unsafe storage in the basement meter room. The property has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2019 to 2025, and the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 confirmed rat activity. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many being closed after inspections, though some recent issues remain outstanding or require follow-up inspections.