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561 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01810-0076Map

Owner of record: 555 & 561 Gates LLC

561 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 555 & 561 Gates LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
140
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
192

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 13, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
15
About 100% of the building's 15 apartments
Up from 11 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 140

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall 1st story to cellar at boiler room

    Jun 20, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st riser from north at east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt C

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 4, 2020 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 4, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony south stack front of building

    Oct 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain enamel glaze of the inside of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 200w

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on balcony,building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 27, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 4

  • Class - 1

    Use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8: 27-371)j). noted, at time of inspection i observed erected approx. 6'-0" high chain link fence in rear yard expo # 03 around the fire escape and fence gat

    Dec 18, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Misc viol. observed on 11/27/15 at 11am in basement cell at gas meter gas on for cooking and 1 h() not certified by dob for gas use.appl# 340242614. have certification done.rmdy: comply with notice of violat

    Nov 27, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed an application containing a material false statement. noted:in application approved for job #340242614 the respondent indicated that the building be altered doesn't contain dwelling units that will remai

    Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-104.7.1 & bs 1009.1 plans of alteration are not adequate. noted:according to nyc bc the application for construction at nyd where any unit is occupied must include tenant protection plan. observed:(1) no ten

    Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt SUITEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt SUITEB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2026 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 14, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 14, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 14, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 9, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 4, 2017 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 22, 2016 · Apt C

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
15
Building area
10,570 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1810 / 76
Assessed value
$949,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310332, last renewed Jun 8, 2026.

Questions about 561 Gates Avenue

Who owns 561 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 555 & 561 Gates LLC.

Does 561 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 561 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 Gates Avenue?

It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.

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