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896 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01637-0021Map

Owner of record: 896 Gates LLC

896 Gates Avenue is a two-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 896 Gates LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on April 26, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
48

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 26, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 86

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stopper at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar

    Jul 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,(missing), located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 3rd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west, the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consist of a key operated double cylender lock atentrance door to bldg. , 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal door at entrance to building at public hall

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening eye and hasp capable of being padlocked at scuttle door at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two painted sprinkler system at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of four painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads, at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on metal gate at building entrance.

    Dec 5, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the 3rd kitchen from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster walls kitchen 2 sty apt 3 er1 16725. located at apt 3

    Oct 28, 1998 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection, the open stair has been constructed between cellar and basement level contrary to mdl section 190 with cellar space apparently being used and occupied as habita

    Mar 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or department building records. at the time of inspection, co # 124261 indicates the cellar level as ordinary use. i observed the cellar level

    Mar 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 23, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 18, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1637 / 21
Assessed value
$104,040
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361962, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 896 Gates Avenue

Who owns 896 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 896 Gates LLC.

Does 896 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 896 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 896 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 896 Gates Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.