812 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, four-unit building at 812 East 16th Street in Flatbush, owned by Mahmood Ahmad and constructed in 1930 as a two-family house, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there was a significant unsanitary condition related to garbage/recycling storage that resulted in violations being issued by HPD.

Apartment 1R has emerged as a particular maintenance concern, with multiple open violations as of July 2023 related to water damage and mold, including issues with the kitchen and bathroom ceilings, missing wall cabinets, defective plastered surfaces, and both visible and suspected mold conditions. The building has also faced infrastructure problems with a water leak reported in July 2023, and an emergency heat/hot water situation in November 2022, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during the investigation. Recent building inspections from 2024 raised concerns about electrical wiring, though this complaint was referred to the Department of Transportation.

The property has a history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2013 showing initial rat activity, though a subsequent compliance inspection passed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly in the last two years, with multiple violations still open as of the most recent inspection related to water damage and mold in Apartment 1R. While some past issues have been resolved, such as the heat/hot water problem and certain rodent concerns, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building, particularly affecting the first-floor unit.