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256 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01985-0036Map

Owner of record: 256 Gt, LLC

256 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 256 Gt, LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2019. 20 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
119

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 22, 2019

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
2
About 17% of the building's 12 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 · 41

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of black soot at al walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 31, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2c (2nd story, 1st apartment from from north at east) 3c (3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east vacate #147096

    Jan 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of black soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and walls at bulkhead

    Jan 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 19, 2015

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; incorrectly installed located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation west riser in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose lighting fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building at fire escape

    Apr 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at bldg. front , 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front of building

    Jan 28, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story

    Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling northwest room 2 sty northeast apt 2b er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 25, 1998 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty rear east apt 1b , section '' ''

    Jul 2, 1990 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35285902z issued on 03-07-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not been filed despite the

    Dec 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.8.2.debris netting,the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting such netting shall be securely attached to the scaffold.noted:at time of inspection debris netting is loose and blowing around with t

    Mar 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failur eto maintain adeqaute housekeeping per section req.:observed in middle court yard excessive roofing debris.roofing debris from black top removal dumped in court yard fills entire yard up to unknown heigh

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.noted:at expo#3 at 4 story building erected pipescaffold approximately 7 frames in height.dept records indicate no permit issued for this work.stop all work forthwith.rem:obtain all requir

    Apr 11, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2012 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt GR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt GR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
14,600 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1985 / 36
Assessed value
$1,031,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329855, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 256 Gates Avenue

Who owns 256 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 Gt, LLC.

Does 256 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 256 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Gates Avenue?

It has 12 residential units.

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