1299 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03333-0054Map
Owner of record: Heskel T LLC
1299 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Heskel T LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 5 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 85
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and staple with eye capable of being pad lock at scottle opening at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 3 bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded boiler at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures all fixtures inthe entire in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with
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- 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
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story at boiler room
Jan 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective exhaust fan at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3L
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 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3L
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Jan 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock set entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 14, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.kitchen floor pierced,stairs installed creating duplex apt btw apt 1r and cellar.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Jul 12, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct violating conditions cited in nov 34584653z for installing steps leading from ground floor to cellar. an opening was also created in the floor.
Nov 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: gas piping & water lines ran to boiler water heater combo units to each apt 6 apts in total. remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition .
Aug 6, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted:department of bldgs records indicate entire bldg vacated under preemptory vacate order # 141-03.date 10/21/03 due to structural condition
Aug 1, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at apt 1l and 1r access way created w/ steps leading into cellar.stairs leading to cellar does not conform to sec 27-375(e) of the bldg code in that the treads of the stairs are
Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg note:stairs leading to cellar, door frame broken and loose.support beams at cellar level has a split and a 1/4"diameter hole in it and is being supported by 3 lolly columns
Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted chimneys at various locations are outof plumb with spalling brick & mortar joints(2)front wrought iron fe nce is defective out of plumbwith missing sections.remedy:make all
Oct 7, 2004 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted (1) chimney's at various locations are out of plumb with spalling brick & mortar joints (2) window at 1st floor front has lower portion missing allowing nathral elements
May 26, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall:defect is rear wall at 1st flr is separating from bldging and rear portion of bldg at all is sagging 1 to 4 inches as well as rear wall too is out of plumb and seperating
Oct 14, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: siding at west wall 3rd fl level missing & defective w/ loose section. remedy: please make repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.
Jul 27, 1999
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: (1) siding at west wall 3 fl level missing and defective with loose sections. (2) remedy: make all necessary repairs work without a permit. work noted
Oct 14, 1997 · Penalty $1,150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,456 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3333 / 54
- Assessed value
- $574,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363209, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 1299 Gates Avenue
Who owns 1299 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heskel T LLC.
Does 1299 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 1299 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1299 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1299 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.