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523 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01809-0060Map

Owner of record: Taqwa Realty Services Corp.

523 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Taqwa Realty Services Corp.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 18

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 20, 2023

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 17, 2018

    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.

    Nov 22, 2017

    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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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.

    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

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at public hall stairs

    Mar 11, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the standing water(approx. 1 foot high) at basement

    Mar 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39111923n., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 31, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed 2nd floor front bedroom is converted into an sro with fridge, microwave, food items, toiletries, bed, television, personal items & key locking device., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed the interior hallway stairs leading from the 1st to 3rd floor has loose & unstable step treads plus loose hand railings., repair and/replac

    Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed debris store at rear & front yard plus propane tanks at the rear roof top area creating a fire hazard., repair and/replace

    Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway; noted: observed 1st - 3rd floor interior hallway is obstructed with storage of item plus no access to the interior basement/cellar level due storage items blocki

    Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain in code compliant manner at time of inspection observed a lot rubbish at front court yard observed biukes plastic cans ,wood and all kind of trash replace and remove all trash

    Jul 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34829381z issued on 2.19.10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.

    Sep 6, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34829381z issued on 2/19/10. for work w/o creating add'l rooms throughout. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Jul 18, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34829381z issued on 2.19.10. erected full-height partitions & installed doors, to create several rooms, at basement level, w/o a permit. remedy:

    May 24, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34829381z issued on 2/19/10. create add'l rooms,throughout bldg,w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    May 11, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34829381z issued on 2-19-10 for erecting partitions etc w/oa permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34829381z issued on 2-19-10 for work without a permit all floors erected partitions etc. to create sro's. rem:comply with the com

    Dec 1, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34917360j issued on 07/05/11.rem:comply w/ the comms order.

    Sep 17, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms resp failed to correct the condition cited in nov#34829381z for illegal work throughout rem: comply w/ comoms order

    Jul 5, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34829381z. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Apr 13, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of comm's.respondent failedto correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34829381z.rem: comply w/comm's order

    Feb 28, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34829381z - for erected partition kitchenette, bathroom etc w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.

    Jul 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-209.2 failure to comply w/ vacate order 66110 issued 2-19-10 for bsmt & 1st fl sro's access dwelled by male occupant for injection rem: comply w/ vacate order

    Feb 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. in that the 3 flr levels from the ground flrthrough to the 3rd have been altered, creating additional living

    Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit, in that sheetrock partitions have been erected throughout all 3 levels from ground flr through to the 3rd flr creating additional sleeping quarters and level an addition kitchenette & bathrms

    Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 12F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1809 / 60
Assessed value
$130,380
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340209, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 523 Gates Avenue

Who owns 523 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Taqwa Realty Services Corp..

Does 523 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 Gates Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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