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552 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01815-0021Map

Owner of record: Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC

552 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 Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 113 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
113
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
273

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 13, 2025

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
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 8 in 2018

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 · 113

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt C1

    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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster ceiling approximately 8 sq feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom / bell buzzer system from building entrance to east wall in the foyer located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 rear yard

    Nov 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2025 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2025 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve releasing water in the 3rd room from north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt B1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panel at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2024

    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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front court

    Feb 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling near window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling near window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash, window in the 3rd room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches past window sill, 4th and 2nd story, fire escape at front

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding at window sill on 3rd story balcony north stack, building front

    Sep 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    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 · 3

  • Class - 3

    B354:15,50a. 50a:flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.

    Mar 31, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defects noted:there is a railing missing at approx 3w x 4l x 4'-6" deep stair well opening,that leads to rear yard.at front of apt bldg,exposure 1,placing public at risk.remedy:maintain

    Dec 22, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.rear exterior bldg wall at lintel level at apt d2 west side approx 4 brakes dislodged and loose and in danger of fallingremedy:maintain exterior bldg wall

    Dec 26, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 2, 2022 · Apt INFRON

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 22, 2020 · Apt A1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt A1

    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
8,302 ft²
Lot area
2,442 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1815 / 21
Assessed value
$774,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317564, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 552 Gates Avenue

Who owns 552 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC.

Does 552 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 113 housing violations at this property.

Is 552 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 552 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 552 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.