395 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

This four-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building located at 395 East 16th Street in Flatbush, owned by Vital Sosa, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, particularly concerning maintenance and pest control. The most significant ongoing concern appears to be related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations dating from 2021-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as per HPD regulations. In 2021, there were multiple violations issued including pest infestations (both cockroaches and mice) and water leak issues specifically in Apartment 1, along with paint and plaster problems that warranted repairs.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints recorded in late 2020 and early 2021, though inspections showed varied results - some complaints had violations while others did not. More recent records show that a rat sighting complaint in 2021 was investigated but resulted in no violations, and a subsequent rodent inspection in late 2021 passed. The property has maintained some regulatory compliance, as shown by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's inspection in 2021 that found no violations, and a construction complaint from 2019 which was determined to have no warrant for violation upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history indicates recurring issues with both building systems and upkeep, including multiple complaints about wall conditions, unsanitary conditions, and various system outages. In 2020-2021, there were several non-emergency complaints regarding wall conditions, including paint and plaster issues that required attention. The property has passed various inspections, including rodent inspections, though several violations remain open as of the latest available data. Notably, several repairs and maintenance issues have been documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including problems with window frames, electrical outlets, and various maintenance deficiencies that have been cited across multiple inspection years from 2019 through 2024.