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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

Concern
5 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 · 296

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 9, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door entrance 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit windows thru out 2 sty south east apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Jan 10, 1992 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit window sashes 3 sty southeast apt 3c rear room. located at apt 3c

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.