363 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 7-unit residential building at 363 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Cathryn Popowytsch, was constructed in 2007 and has experienced several notable events over its operation. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2021 through 2024, with no confirmed infestations during the last three reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management practices. A somewhat concerning pattern emerged in 2021-2022, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these were subsequently closed.

Rat activity has been sporadic, with sightings reported in 2021 prompting health department inspections, though subsequent inspections passed and appeared to indicate improved rodent management. The building has faced several infrastructure concerns, particularly in 2020, including issues with an elevator safety feature and water damage affecting the ceiling and walls in apartment 3A, for which the Environmental Control Board issued violations that were later resolved with no penalties. The property has a history of construction and safety-related complaints from 2018-2021, including issues with scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, and a cracked retaining wall.

While most of these complaints were investigated and either dismissed or resolved, they highlight past concerns with building maintenance and safety systems. The building's permit history shows proper documentation for at least one work permit issued in 2018, and recent inspections in 2024 indicate improved compliance with housing maintenance codes, as evidenced by the closure of previous violations. The most recent bedbug report from August 2024 indicates no units were infested or required treatment during the 2022-2023 reporting period, suggesting effective ongoing pest management.