16 Jefferson Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building12 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood8 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 8-story building located in Chinatown-Two Bridges, containing 42 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Lower East Side
Manhattan · 1,161 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,998 1BR · $6,495 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
9 parks · 2.8 acres · incl. Little Flower Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (12 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural5
- Pests3
- Safety2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR 5 STY NORTH APT 5C. LOCATED AT APT 5C
Jan 3, 2024Class C - Safety
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW NAIL SHUT 3 STY REAR WEST APT 3A. , SECTION '' ''
Jan 3, 2024Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 3, 2024Class C - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jan 3, 2024Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT FLOOR AND CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Jan 3, 2024Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,797.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,997.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,495 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,395 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
KING HENRY REALTY INC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 12 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 8 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 118 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Lower East Side is about $4,998/month for a one-bedroom.