97 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01963-0086Map
Owner of record: Jonathan P Nelson Family Trust, Dtd 10/1 7/2022
97 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1867 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jonathan P Nelson Family Trust, Dtd 10/1 7/2022. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 66
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 · 83
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat at cellar
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat at front areaway
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rat carcass at cellar
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building at basement
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building at basement level
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front court
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor throughout at cellar
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 22, 2017
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 9, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter-balance at upper window sash at north 1 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door frame located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building. at public hall
Oct 11, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall
Oct 11, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at 1st and 4th stories. at public hall
Oct 11, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling at community bathroom, 4th story
Jul 28, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling at community bathroom, 4th story
Jul 28, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5 fl, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 15, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5 fl, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 15, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - 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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - 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 - 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
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Mold
Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Close - General
Locks
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 5 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1867
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,698 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,876 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1963 / 86
- Assessed value
- $941,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #325218, last renewed Mar 24, 2012.
Questions about 97 Gates Avenue
Who owns 97 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jonathan P Nelson Family Trust, Dtd 10/1 7/2022.
Does 97 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 97 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 97 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1867 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 97 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.