427 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

427 16th Street is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by East 18th Associates LLC. The property has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly evident during 2020-2021, with multiple emergency complaints about system failures affecting the entire building. Most of these incidents were resolved promptly, often with confirmation that services were restored by the time inspectors arrived. More recently, in May 2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has shown some rodent activity, with inspections in 2020 and 2021 confirming the presence of rats, though earlier complaints in 2020 were closed with no violations found. The property has had several notable violations and maintenance issues. In 2021, there were violations related to building security (door self-closing mechanisms) and fire safety (obstructed fire escape). A gas leak safety notice violation was recorded in late 2020.

There was a boiler-related complaint in February 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the issue. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, with all subsequent annual reports showing zero infested units. The building's overall maintenance history indicates some systemic issues, particularly with heating systems, though many complaints have been resolved promptly. The most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no evidence of infestations, suggesting successful pest management.