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540 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01815-0014Map

Owner of record: Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p.

540 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p.. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
2 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 32

  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective cellar fire door leading to building rear south yard

    Nov 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to boiler room in fire stairs

    Nov 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door in the public hall at 1st story leading to cellar

    Nov 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building front entrance door

    Nov 21, 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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; missing wg located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiiling at the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system (no location for keys posted) at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety cap covers at all stories at public hall

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at cellar at boiler room

    Aug 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; ( no one way screws) in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room 2 sty west apt 2r williams no phone er1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint interior entrance door front room 2 sty west apt 2r er1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and walls 2nd room from front 2 sty west apt 2r er1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and walls rear room 2 sty west apt 2r er1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and east wall 4 sty west apt 4r north room smith 574 7060 er1. located at apt 4r

    Nov 19, 1990 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east and west walls 4 sty west apt 4rcenter room smith 574 7060 er1. located at apt 4rcent

    Nov 19, 1990 · Apt 4RCENT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 4 sty west apt 4r bathroom smith 919 4101 er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2L

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,320 ft²
Lot area
2,229 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1815 / 14
Assessed value
$804,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326869, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 540 Gates Avenue

Who owns 540 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p..

Does 540 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 Gates Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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