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1491 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03335-0040Map

Owner of record: 1491 Gates St LLC

1491 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1491 Gates St LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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
6
About 100% 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 · 22

  • 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
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 24, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apt. cellar part is being use for sleeping with no windows present in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 15' x10' masonary extension erected at rear yard

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration a 6' x 4' wood structure erected complete with roof at the north roof

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 12' x 8' wood structure erected complete with roof at the north roof

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt pp, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 28, 2010 · Apt PP

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt pp, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 28, 2010 · Apt PP

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line ,

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts required

    Sep 28, 2010

    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 ,

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, hot plate connected to propane gas tank in the kitchen at cellar

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at the bathroom and kitchen at cellar

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the unlawful keeping of pigeons at the north roof

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance gate at front court, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective west window frame bottom sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Sep 28, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain buildiing defect: exposed woodjoistss in cellar no fire proor door on cellar stairway. remedy: maintain building safety seal cellar ceilling throughout install fireproor door provide engineer's report as per violation 04200c0452001

    Jun 13, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. bldg deptrecords under job #340083947 indicates on the approved plans that cellar level to be used as a storage/ordinary use only,not to be used as

    Sep 11, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. noted observed at time of inspection at exposure #1 (frontside) installed new brick facade at all floors. at the interior stair

    Sep 11, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction,pursuant to

    Jan 24, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of buildings. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction,pursuant to

    Jan 24, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34878452h for work w/o permit. at cellar installed illegal plumbing/partitions 3 pc bath & kitchen & at 1st flr masonry extension app 12' x 15' x 10'. no record

    Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c/c for vios #34878451x, 34878454l. remedy: file c/c.

    Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records class"a"apt created at cellar.partitions erected creating rooms hot plate being used also full 3pc bathroom fixtures present.rem:discontinue illegal use

    Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed according to dob records cofo#97900indicates cellar to be ordinary use:cellar now altered for occupancy as 5 sro's @ cellar level erected full height partitions creating 5 sro

    Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit;@ cellar level erected full height partitons creating 5 sro's 3pc bathroom & kitchen with full plumbing & electrical services. alteration of 1st flr erected masonry extension approx 12'x15'x10

    Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.@ cellar 5 sros with no means of egress.rem:remove obstruction/provide egress

    Sep 28, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.defect:exposed wood joists in cellar.no fireproof door in cellar stairway.remedy:maintain building safety:seal cellar ceiling throughout.install fireproof door provide engineer's re

    Jun 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defect is:cellar approx. four support column missing from girder at cellar center west.remedy:make safe immediately,obtain necessary permit maintain bldg. obtain & engineer structural stabil

    Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3L

    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
4,125 ft²
Lot area
3,052 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3335 / 40
Assessed value
$510,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329416, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 1491 Gates Avenue

Who owns 1491 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1491 Gates St LLC.

Does 1491 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 1491 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1491 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1491 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.