1549 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03337-0033Map
Owner of record: Yoon, Lawrence
1549 Gates Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Yoon, Lawrence. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 82
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 · 58
- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permenant stopper installed ( hook and eye )at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall
Jan 7, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Open — False certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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 14, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 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 9, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate - located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate - located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2F
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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at front yard
Oct 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 19, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of st0rage of household garbage cans at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, west wall, south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, ceiling, north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at front areaway
Jan 13, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Plumbing none
Borough comm. has ordered all work stopped under permit#320729878 due to contractor withdrawal /stop all work immediately make site safe
Apr 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough comm. has ordered all work stopped under permit#320729878 due to contractor withdrawal/stop all work immediately make site safe
Apr 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355611j issued on 11-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner for rear
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35333511j issued on 11/02/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg
Dec 17, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
(1) failure to maintain noted emergency strobelights not operational when tested. (2) at rear yard fire escape for upper floors obstructed with debris. remedy: maintain building in code compliant manner
Nov 2, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at exp#1,bldg front awning approx 26'long by 4'height & 3'depth for restaurant "la fogata" was observed. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o in that c.o. #172583 indicates legal occupancy at 1fl to be 50 persons.at time of inspection there were approx 65 persons at 1fl.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o alteration 1 appl# 302235132 exp 10/18/07 indicate on schedule a for 1st pl eating/drinking establishment and 2nd/3rd/4th fl 2 dwelling each has not been signed off and
Jun 18, 2008 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o noted : c of o # 172583 issued 9/30/06 indicates 2nd, 3rd, 4th fls to remain vacant 2nd, 3rd, 4th fls now fully occupied with 2 dwelling units on each fl remedy
Sep 18, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous defect is: (1) bricks missing over 3rd story window lintels in front of building. (2) wood cornice rotten appaire loose and holes observed at front of
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide fire stopping where required at 1st floor ceiling. floor joists for 2nd floor exposed. thruout. remedy: provide fire stopping.
Sep 25, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction. fire escape at rear of building blocked by rear kitchen extension at ground floor. and storage of debris. remedy: immediately make drop ladder operable on fire
Sep 25, 2004 · Penalty $480
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #172583 9/30/60, which allowes 50 persons. now arranged for seating for 80 persons and dance 20' x 20' remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o
Jun 12, 2004 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 7, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 9, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 7,410 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,028 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3337 / 33
- Assessed value
- $628,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #386671, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 1549 Gates Avenue
Who owns 1549 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yoon, Lawrence.
Does 1549 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 1549 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1549 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1549 Gates Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.