980 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01638-0042Map

980 Gates Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bernath Bluzenstein. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 63
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 48

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 63

ANon-hazardous
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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window balance at 1st window at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Refit upper and lower cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16784032 issued 30-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

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ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 4 balusters at handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall, 2nd story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at front areaway, 1st story
Nov 16, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 21, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall stairs
Apr 21, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob entrance door vestibule to bldg.
Oct 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to bldg.
Oct 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose frame & entrance door to bldg.
Oct 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cabinet
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Floor
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Doors
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 20, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 20, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Wiring
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 2, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
May 24, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 4, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt .
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 (B3)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,875 ft²
Lot area: 1,125 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1638 / 42
Assessed value: $79,080
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #361443, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 980 Gates Avenue

Who owns 980 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bernath Bluzenstein.

Does 980 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.

Is 980 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 980 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 980 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.