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556 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01815-0023Map

Owner of record: 556 Gates Avenue LLC

556 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 556 Gates Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • 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 10, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking & asphalt material at roof

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing tread at fire escape at building rear, top tread from 2nd stry to 3rd stry balcony (missing 1 tread) at fire escape

    Dec 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 4th & 7th tread up from 3rd stry to 4th stry balcony (2 missing treads) at fire escape

    Dec 8, 2015

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 5/24/2013

    May 24, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west passage way front to rear.

    Mar 23, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 09 07 79

    Mar 23, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 1, 2001

    V%*-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
  • 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

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    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
8,500 ft²
Lot area
2,492 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1815 / 23
Assessed value
$1,081,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360364, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 556 Gates Avenue

Who owns 556 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Gates Avenue LLC.

Does 556 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 556 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 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.