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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 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 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 4 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 · 58

  • B

    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
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall

    Jan 7, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked

    Oct 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at front yard

    Oct 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of st0rage of household garbage cans at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 23, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.