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238 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01985-0027Map

Owner of record: 4801 Church Avenue Realty Corp

238 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 4801 Church Avenue Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 9, 2016. 5 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 9, 2016

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 · 8

  • 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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose ceiling vent in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Aug 7, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where reqd per bc 903.2&279541-for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Nov 18, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2&27-954.1 for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg incode compliant manner.failing to provide number of reqd means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1&27-366 for transient use. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Nov 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c of o #207805 indicates premises legally approved multidwelling class a. now premises illegally converted/occupied at apts 1,2,3 (

    Nov 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occu

    Nov 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentila purposes c/o #207805 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling now premises illegally converted/occupied a

    Nov 18, 2017 · Penalty $4,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2019 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 2, 2019 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 16, 2008 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,016 ft²
Lot area
1,917 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1985 / 27
Assessed value
$247,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372750, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 238 Gates Avenue

Who owns 238 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4801 Church Avenue Realty Corp.

Does 238 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 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 238 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Gates Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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