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249 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01973-0056Map

Owner of record: Thomason, James H

249 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Thomason, James H. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
8 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

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 · 80

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at public hall

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 frame] at public hall, 1st story

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at room entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3w, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3w, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3w, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3s, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3s, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at room entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 3s, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window in cockloft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the cceramic tiles surface, caulking,and grouts joints of visible mold at east sreen panel, around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof [loose and detached ladder at upper section at east wall] at public hall, 3rd story

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters 1st,5th,7th from north at east, in balustrade at public hall, 3rd story

    May 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly secure the loose loose wood tread 3rd from bottom up, at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchenette located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface,caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at north ,east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at 1st,3rd,5th and 14thfrom bottom up, at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters 4th and 6th from north at east, at balustrade at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 4FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 14, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2007 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1973 / 56
Assessed value
$187,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #362283, last renewed Nov 26, 2019.

Questions about 249 Gates Avenue

Who owns 249 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thomason, James H.

Does 249 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 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 249 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 Gates Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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