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542 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01815-0015Map

Owner of record: Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion

542 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 357 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
357
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
290

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 12, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 357

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyle floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective oven knob in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ,,, in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knobs at closet at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat droppings at yard yard

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing stove knobs in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded matrial at north wall

    Apr 6, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling amd all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal radiator cover at 1st radiator from west at north in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    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 · 1

  • Class - 1

    Ec590.8 sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications, sidewalkshed lighting. noted: @ time of insp. sidewalk shed installed on exposure # 1 was found to be unsafe. electrical wires was pulled from the j

    Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    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
1907
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
20,000 ft²
Lot area
5,825 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1815 / 15
Assessed value
$656,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330437, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 542 Gates Avenue

Who owns 542 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Impacct Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion.

Does 542 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 357 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 542 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 Gates Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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