138 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, three-unit building at 138 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Katherine Dovlatov and built in 1899, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the property was found to have mold problems in Apartment 1, specifically an approximately 8 square foot area of visible mold in the east wall of a closet in the fourth room from the east on the first floor. This violation, along with multiple other safety and maintenance issues, were documented during an October 2023 inspection.

The building received several Class A violations requiring immediate attention, including problems with self-closing doors, plaster repair needs, and multiple safety notice requirements (such as carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures). More recent developments include a rodent sighting in October 2023, though this was resolved with a passing inspection that found only minor violations. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows no infestations or treatment needs, suggesting this has not been an ongoing issue.

The property has undergone some inspections and received permits for various works, including a plumbing permit issued in July 2018. While the building's recent history shows recurring maintenance needs, particularly regarding moisture control and building safety compliance, most violations noted in October 2023 were subsequently addressed or closed, with the notable exception of some ongoing repair and safety notice requirements. The complex has passed multiple rodent inspections, including one in December 2023, indicating some level of pest management has been effective.