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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% of the building's 6 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 · 24

  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of 3 bicycles at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded boiler at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jan 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Mar 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Jan 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock set entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

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

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.