431 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 431 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Musleh Alomari and constructed in 1920, has experienced a series of maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building received violations for unsanitary conditions related to mold, and in January 2025, there was an emergency complaint regarding heat and hot water issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple paint/plaster complaints regarding ceilings and a slow water leak reported in June 2023, all of which were closed due to lack of access for inspection. A rat sighting was reported and validated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2022, and previous rodent inspections in 2022 indicated rat activity.

The property has received several Housing Maintenance Code violation notices related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2023, though recent bedbug reports for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 show no infested units were reported. Two external work permits were issued for the building in 2018 and 2019, suggesting some maintenance and improvement activities have been undertaken. The building's recent history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding access for inspections and timely resolution of reported issues, though there have been no major safety violations recorded in recent years.