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
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 · 357
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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
Jul 20, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall
Apr 6, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded matrial at north wall
Apr 6, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.