555 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01810-0078Map
Owner of record: 555 & 561 Gates LLC
555 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 162 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 162
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 269
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 162
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock set at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the north, east, south, and west walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north, east, and west walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north, east, south, and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceilng in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor panels in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor panels in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulk-head at public hall, 4th story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors ... all stories at public hall
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the acoustic tiles ceiling at basement
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose moulding at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose shower rod at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower control body in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation risers in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire rated door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base siik cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - Boiler boiler optional
11c/31a
Nov 20, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- 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
Resolve - Class - 2
50. failure to obtain a boiler division insp for gas burner filed under laa# 340013568. file for a laa in conjunction w/ previous laa# 340013568 & provide chimney affidavit for gas usage.
Dec 4, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Boiler blowdown leaking. wiring exposed.
Nov 20, 1989 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - General
Cabinet
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - General
Ventilation system
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 78
- Assessed value
- $569,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335694, last renewed Jun 8, 2026.
Questions about 555 Gates Avenue
Who owns 555 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 555 & 561 Gates LLC.
Does 555 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 162 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 555 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 Gates Avenue?
It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.