1781 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
1781 East 16th Street is a 19-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Mahmood Hussain. The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water systems affecting the entire building in January, and a power outage affecting all units in April.
Housing Maintenance Code violations from April 2024 include an active Class C violation for roach and mice infestations in apartment B2, though other violations related to the building's roof and plumbing in B2 have been closed. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with basic services, including multiple documented power outages and heating system failures. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with recent bedbug reports showing infestations in 2022-2025, though records indicate successful eradication efforts each time, with no reported re-infestations of previously treated units.
Other maintenance concerns have been documented, including an open violation from 2023 regarding a missed external low-pressure inspection filed in June 2023, and past violations related to fire safety and boiler installation in 2018 that were resolved with penalties. Historical complaints from the Department of Buildings show issues with building egress and illegal conversions in 2018-2022, though inspections generally found no violations or access issues. The building's age and history suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining basic systems and addressing pest control issues, though management has generally responded to violations and complaints in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 19 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 14000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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