272 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01986-0007Map
Owner of record: 272 Gates Avenue HDFC
272 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 272 Gates Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 296 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 296
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 296
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective faucet at south in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2C
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on the 4th story balcony north stack,building front at fire escape
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 4B
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of illegal sliding bolt capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock (room has a fire escape) in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at 1 sty public hall
May 2, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch north wall north room 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator south room 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water sink kitchen 2 sty southeast apt 2c er1. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling kitchen 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty southeast apt 2c er1. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roacehs thru out 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling north room 2 sty south east apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling south room 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and woodwork thru out 2 sty southast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows thru out 2 sty south east apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock 3 sty southeast apt 3c entrance door. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty northwest apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 3 sty southeast apt 3c kitchen. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing putty upper sash west window 3 sty northeast apt 3d northeast front room. located at apt 3d
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes 3 sty southeast apt 3c rear room. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door 3 sty southeast apt 3c rear room. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system vestibule to 3 sty southeast apt 3c. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty southeast apt 3c. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 3 sty southeast apt 3c thru out. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard molding 3 sty southeast apt 3c kitchen & rear room. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty southeast apt 3c kitchen. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty southeast apt 3c. located at apt 3c
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Weil mclain boiler 1,040,000 w/ 2005 date on rating tag is installed w/out dob permit.
Jun 27, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
6b,11c,36,38,50a-c. (50)chimney base clean out door is cemented over. (50a)opening in boiler room door. (50b)storage @ gas meters. (50c)closeable ventilation @ gas meters.
Jun 27, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
36,50,50a. laars boiler 250,000 btu w/ 2008 date stamped on rating tag. (50)smaller flue not above larger flue into chimney. (50a)boiler circulator is defective(noise).
Jun 27, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 15,837 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,590 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1986 / 7
- Assessed value
- $787,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334456, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 272 Gates Avenue
Who owns 272 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 272 Gates Avenue HDFC.
Does 272 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 296 housing violations at this property.
Is 272 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 272 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 272 Gates Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.