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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 80
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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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- 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
Jul 7, 2025
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 at public hall
Jul 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
May 18, 2023
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
May 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose loose wood tread 3rd from bottom up, at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.