429 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 429 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Naftali Hager, has experienced recurring infrastructure challenges since at least 2021, with multiple heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building. Most recently, in March 2024, the building faced significant violations related to heating and hot water systems, including issues with gas supply, locked heating system access, and inadequate hot water at fixtures, primarily affecting Apartment 1 on the first story.

The building has also had security and entry system problems, with multiple violations in 2024 regarding defective building entrance doors and locks. While there have been several maintenance issues documented in 2021 (including electrical, plumbing, and window concerns), most were addressed without violations being issued. The property has shown some improvement in pest management, with rodent activity recorded in July 2021, though a subsequent inspection in July 2023 showed no rat activity.

Bedbug reports indicate minimal infestation history, with only one reported case in 2023 that was addressed through eradication. A notable area of concern is the current active Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection. The building, constructed in 1920 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has undergone various inspections and service requests, with most recent violations being addressed and certified as corrected, though one heating system access violation remains open as of the latest inspection.