1185 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03331-0020Map
Owner of record: B L Gates LLC
1185 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is B L Gates LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 91
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 · 39
- 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 24, 2025
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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Jan 29, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at cellar
Oct 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department closet on north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... in the closet on north wall (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt b, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt b, 1st story
May 16, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color -- ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color -- ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
May 6, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
May 6, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar at cellar
Apr 12, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister at 2nd to 3rd sty stairs at public hall
Apr 12, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and walls ( 10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective south wall outlet in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vinyl siding at front of building.
Oct 17, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt BASEM
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt BASEM
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt STLV
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2010 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,689 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3331 / 20
- Assessed value
- $675,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817477, last renewed Sep 14, 2024.
Questions about 1185 Gates Avenue
Who owns 1185 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is B L Gates LLC.
Does 1185 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 1185 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 1185 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1185 Gates Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.