221 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 221 East 16th Street in Flatbush, owned by 16th Street Associates LLC, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in late 2023, a broken or missing window guard was reported, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the condition.

The building had documented pest issues in both August 2023 and December 2021, with inspections showing no violations in 2023 and February 2022. While a rodent-related complaint was filed in April 2023 and a rat sighting in July 2019, the building successfully passed a rodent inspection in June 2023, suggesting some improvement in pest control. Several violations of the Housing Maintenance Code have been recorded, including a 2023 violation regarding a broken locking device at the first-story building entrance door, which was certified as resolved.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug report record from 2019 through 2024, with no infested units recorded in the past five reporting periods. The building's rodent inspection history shows fluctuations in conditions, with rat activity documented in mid-2020 and mid-2019, though these incidents appear to have been addressed based on subsequent inspections. The property has also undergone various routine inspections and maintenance checks, with most recent complaints being addressed, though recent access issues for inspectors remain a concern regarding the window guard situation.