16 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

16 Vernon Avenue is a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Jason Easton. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months, with significant clusters of complaints emerging in 2025. Between April 2025 and May 2025, there were numerous HPD complaints regarding various issues including plumbing problems with bathtubs/showers, flooring concerns, mold, and cabinet defects, many of which resulted in inspection attempts that could not be completed.

Most recently, in May 2025, there was a complaint about the intercom system that was investigated but found not to violate housing laws. Earlier in 2025, there were also water leak and flooring-related complaints, with some violations having been previously issued. The building's violation history reveals ongoing concerns with multiple open violations as of late 2024/early 2025, including issues with paint conditions (Class A), rodent infestations in public areas (Class C), fire escape obstructions (Class B), and a range of problems in Apartment 1C including hot water temperature issues, cabinet door defects, and fire safety concerns.

The property has shown persistent evidence of rodent activity, with regular bait applications recorded throughout 2024 and into 2025, though recent inspections indicate compliance with rodent control measures. Additionally, there were heating system-related issues reported in late 2023, affecting Apartment 2D and the boiler room access. The building's maintenance record shows consistent reporting periods for bedbug inspections from 2019-2023, though no infestations were recorded during these periods. The most recent permits on file from December 2018 were for plumbing and electrical work.