550 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01815-0019Map

550 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 Yeshua Le Realty INC. HPD has recorded 172 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 172
DOB violations: 17
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 426

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

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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 172

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 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree branches growing on to rear fire escape at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th story balconies
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear of building at fire escape
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inner window glass pane at lower sash at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom systems from building entrance to receiver (buzzer) at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at front door at cellar
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at rear door at cellar
Feb 20, 2025
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective rear door hinges at cellar
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective front door hinges at cellar
Feb 20, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 4th story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at cieling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building front entrance door , 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door , 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at door frame in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
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 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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 23, 2023
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowed temperature of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at egress window obstructing egress to fire passage way in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout between ceramic tiles at all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt APT3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt APT3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt APT3L
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3L
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: 8,000 ft²
Lot area: 2,356 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1815 / 19
Assessed value: $982,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #346649, last renewed Nov 13, 2025.

Questions about 550 Gates Avenue

Who owns 550 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yeshua Le Realty INC.

Does 550 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 172 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 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 550 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 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.