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261 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01973-0051Map

Owner of record: 261 Gates Avenue LLC

261 Gates Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 261 Gates Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2026. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
28
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
118

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 20, 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
27
About 90% of the building's 30 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    May 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Mar 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the drain pipe of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chains guard in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints/caulking of visible mold at east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam reser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony south stack, building front

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors south bulk head to roof

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors north bulk head to roof

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1a, 1st story unit at south 1, vacate #152660 posted on 1/17/2020

    Jan 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of fire debris and house hold items at fire passage way at northwest

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slidebold installed at bulkhead door

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction building material from apartment fire damage at fire passage way, section at west

    Dec 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 28

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect approximately 57 linear feet of side walk shed at entire exp#!

    Apr 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain:6-story+cellar detached masn walls and wood floors multiple dwelling building.the frnt wall parapet is in state of disrpr and leaning.deteriorated mortar joints were observed @front wall.owner to engage nys lic'd pe to evaluate the exterior walls and repair under permit.file for permit by 07/09/2021.start work by 07/15/2021

    Apr 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expo #1 parapet wall leaning and bulging where masonry brick work spalling missing mortar. vertical crack approx: 8" at expo #1/4. observed evidence of mortar falling into adjacent property's active driveway

    Apr 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1748

    Aug 20, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1748

    Mar 28, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1748

    Jul 20, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)file bn for new drive sheave

    Feb 27, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 27, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39039791r issued on 04/21/21 & to file a certificate of correcton pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg wall &

    Sep 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed expo #3/4 fire escape landings used as storage area for household items consisting of window a/c units and planters at multi

    Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at expo #1 parapet wall leaning and bulging where masonry brick work spalling missing mortar. vertical crack approx: 8" at

    Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    *05x10,*59j01,*59h11; 11x10,67x10,26d06,08v01,14h11,100m07,71b07,70q0340r07,70r07,68b07,59m07,42m07,56q03,41t07,40m07. *cease use items: 05xzone lock restrictor; 59j,h-brakes cannot old 125% of capacity*; 11x

    Jul 21, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use. 05x10. inoperative/bypassed zone lock restriction.

    Jul 21, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1/34q3/24x10/23i10/39p16/41l10: 8v lobby down stop 2"high/34q expos e wires under car,top of car hatchway./23i 4flr/41l repair fire service for proper operation

    Dec 18, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,57z02,03i11. 03- button strike side.

    May 10, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v,37u,50u,54u,57o,29h,.

    Jan 4, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18l,20l,50y,57o,57z

    Mar 9, 1992 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11d,14m,15l,18m,25l,35p,39#,57o,74p,(15) door check (18) interlock covers (35) unable to gain access to motor room to complete inspection. (39) installed new drive sheave without a permit. (74) unable to gain a

    Nov 8, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
23,328 ft²
Lot area
5,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1973 / 51
Assessed value
$1,261,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #318674, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 261 Gates Avenue

Who owns 261 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 261 Gates Avenue LLC.

Does 261 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 261 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Gates Avenue?

It has 30 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.