520 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01814-0123Map
Owner of record: Gates Avenue Housing Development Fund Co Rporation
520 Gates Avenue is a care facility built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. The owner of record is Gates Avenue Housing Development Fund Co Rporation. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 32
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- 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 8, 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 13, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 17, 2024
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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 31, 2023
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 9, 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.
Mar 10, 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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 20, 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.
Nov 6, 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.
Dec 11, 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 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 32
- Class - 2
Observed bathroom door on second floor is obstructed by urinal. toilet seats is not open ended and pvc piping on waste lines. in basement sprinkler heads obstructed, gas dryer exhausted vents going through wind
Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Hb smith steam boiler, model# 28a-07.boiler is unregistered. file permit and have dob do final inspection.
Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
I noted the previously installed water meter jumper conductor missing. as required the grounding system shall be maintained at all times to ensure effective grounding at all times., provide effective electrical
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed hole penetrations throughout basement of building. potential fire hazard
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code). observ
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Non self closing. observed non self closing exit doors throughout building. potential fire hazard., repair/replace door
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
No emergency lighting throughout staircase corridor., repair and/or replace lighting
Nov 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:no firestopping per bc712.3;27-345.several holes on block walls due to penetration of pipes&cables w/o firestopping provided.provide/maintain firestopping
Mar 22, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.observed at cellar level gas meter room,a room with door and lock was built.also the room walls do not meet the fire proof technical specification for technical rooms.remedy:obtain permit.
Mar 22, 2022 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed newly installed gas piping in the gas meter room located the the basement., obtain permit
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
I observed active water leak in the gas meter room located in the basement., repair and/or replace
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Condensate pump is defect/condensate tank vent is reduced/chimney base door defect/#2 hwh is defect/debris at oil tank/anti syphon valve missing/unused opening in flue/poor flame from burnerýsoot in new smoke e
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
A new boiler is being installed on site without a dob permit; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction and
Jan 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35341999h issued on 07-20-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for failure to maintain bldg in code com
Sep 6, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed in gas meter room no permanent ventilation installed in the gas meter room asis required in the fgc that permenent ventilation be installed.appendi
Jul 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to paint dedicated sprinkler piping/values in accordance with section.observed throughout building the automatic fire sprinkler piping mains not painted red.photos taken.paint dedicated sprinkler pipin
Jul 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain building in code-compliant manner re:installation/maintenance of plumbing material/equipment per pc 102.3;27-902.observed in cellar rubber fittings and(couplings)used on the dwv system which is
Jul 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35311902p issued on 1-31-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 filed a c of c or other related materials containing material fal
Mar 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to install grounding elec trude conductor in axxurdance w/section.i observed the grounding conductor installed from the electrical (server) be the water main ground bar improperly supported w/wire & by-
Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35286734n issued on 07/20/2017 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of cor
Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a cert of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s).appl b 434557 obtained to correct vio #35286734n stables that gfci outlets in bathrooms were still defective on 11/28
Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide ground fault circuit interruptor (gfci) as requiredobserved defective gfci outlets throughout bathroom on lower level,fl area for (cumminal) bathroom,gfci outlets wired improperly which nega
Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act failure to comply w/an order to the commissioner. recordsindicate no application was made to correct & certify removal of violation contained in summons#35286735p. remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide ground fault circuit interrupter(gfci)as required. observed defective gfci receptacle outlets throughout bathrooms(entire bldg)note: gfci receptacles wired improperly which negatics effective
Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical services.observed ground connector and conductor hanging free and not connected to water main service pipe.due to electrical service not having a supplemental building ground this c
Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,materials apparatus,device,appliance,or wiring in use.observed mc cables running across r oof area and secured with plastic ties;disconnected emt conduits with
Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on 2/28/17 on thecellar level gas meter room is not properly vented. there is a window,in the gas meter room, but the location where the fresh air would ber
Feb 28, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. note: parapet (inner) wall @ exp#1 has approx 1" wide step crack. rem: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Feb 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
411.1 miscellaneous violation residential gas flex used on commercial equipment.observed on10/18/16 commercial gas flex used on stationary equipment.must be hard piped.remedy comply with notice of violation.
Oct 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner to comply w.law for drainage system per pd702.1;27-911.observed on 10/18/16 kitchen sinks have a fernco coupling &also have jim cao under sink.*photos taken*rem
Oct 18, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
408.2miscellaneous violations drips-future connects exist down stream of appliance observed on 10/18/16 a future gas connection in boiler room also behind commercial oven in kitchen.remedy:comply with notice of
Oct 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed on 10/18/16 excessive storage in gas meter room.remedy:repair and or replace.
Oct 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 19,934 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,381 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1814 / 123
- Assessed value
- $985,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #386191, last renewed May 2, 2025.
Questions about 520 Gates Avenue
Who owns 520 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gates Avenue Housing Development Fund Co Rporation.
Does 520 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 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 520 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.