355 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 355 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Ronen Flancraich, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints in 2025 involving water leaks, radiator problems, and electrical outlet issues, all of which were closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access for inspection. The building faced significant heat and hot water problems in early 2023, with multiple emergency complaints from January 15-30 regarding lack of service throughout the building, though many were later reported as resolved.

Subsequent inspections in 2023-2024 revealed various violations requiring attention, including heating system access issues, defective floor repairs, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3L. During 2024, the building received specific violations related to the 4th-story public hall, including roof leaks and the need for ceiling repairs.

While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free reports since 2019 and has shown some improvement in rodent activity control with inspections in 2016-2018, there have been persistent issues with system access and timely maintenance response. The Department of Buildings records show several permits issued in 2019 for various maintenance work, indicating some effort towards building upkeep. The property continues to require careful monitoring of repair access and timely maintenance response, as evidenced by the multiple recent complaints that remained unresolved due to inspection access issues.