438 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01813-0032Map
Owner of record: Whittaker, Albertina H
438 Gates Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Whittaker, Albertina H. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2021. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 94
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 243
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 94
- 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 21, 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 31, 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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at aluminum window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash aluminum window in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at aluminum window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/ or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
May 8, 2010 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
May 8, 2010 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 2 sqft in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
May 8, 2010 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1and2
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at basment radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 1and2
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1and2, 1st story
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color basment ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1and2
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color basment ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1and2, 1st story
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1and2, 1st story
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections no vacate order recommended, two means of egress - basement apartment contrary to that allowed by c of o. dob # 3284635 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Oct 12, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bath room located at bsmt-apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible kitchen created located at bsmt-apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at basement sty. in the kitchen located at apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling basement sty. in the kitchen located at apt 1
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash of east window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at the entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at the base of the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a temporary seal up of the illegal unit at top story.
Oct 31, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide erp temporary seal at cellar and third sty
Oct 29, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 brick exterior walls and sheet rock partitions errected to extend apartment, approx. 16' -0'' x 20' -0''. located at bsmt-apt 1
Oct 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3rd story apt 4
Sep 28, 2007
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apt at basement
Sep 28, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Aug 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2 noted bldg altered under appl #302318007 to convert premises from 2 family to 3family premises now occupied as per schedu
Jul 9, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file cert of correction w/ the dob for open ecb nov#s 34562155k 34562185l 34562257l 34705011r 34578713m 34562175h 34578712k rem; comply w/ the comm order to file cert of
Jul 9, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of buildings records class 'a' apt created at basement partitions erected creating rooms. fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 24, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records. class 'a' apt created at basement. partitions erected creating room, kitchen & bathrooms present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
Oct 12, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs recordsclass a apt created at basement. fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.1)from: 1 family @ basement & 1st floor.2) from 1 family @ 2nd & 3rd floors to:1 fam. @ 2nd fl & 2 s.r.o. @ 3rd fl
Jul 23, 2007 · Penalty $7,550
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: built partitions created. 1)apt w/ kitchen & bathroom @ 1st fl. 2)on a apt @ bsmt w/ kitchen & bathroom @ bsmt. 3)1 apt w/ kitchen & is a bathroom @ 2nd fl. 4)2 sro w/ common kitc
Jul 23, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records. class "a" apt creat at basement thru/out. fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Jul 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and dept of bldg records class"a" apt. created at basement partitions erected creating rooms plumbing fixtures present. remedy:restore premises to legal occupanc
Jun 22, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class a aptcreated at basement,kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.remedy:restorepremises to legal occupancy.
May 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt TOPFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - General
Mold
May 3, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 3, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2010 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1813 / 32
- Assessed value
- $119,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #813367, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 438 Gates Avenue
Who owns 438 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whittaker, Albertina H.
Does 438 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 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 438 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 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.