1240 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03341-0001Map
Owner of record: Bushwick Gardens
1240 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1983 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 120 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bushwick Gardens. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 110
- DOB violations
- 88
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 134
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 110
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash, 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 5, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose mortise lock cylinder at door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 88
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Press, temp &altitude gauge defective;correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Jan 2, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposed wiring ;correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Dec 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposed wiring ;correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Dec 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposed wiring ;correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Dec 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposed wiring ;correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Dec 19, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
New bldg occupied without a valid c of o.tco#227534 issued 03/24/87 which expired 6/3/87.remedy:obtain valid c of o.
Jan 3, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Unknown
New building occupied without a valid c of o under new building application 95/81 throughout . remedy: dicontinue the illegal occupancy until a c of o has been obtained
Jun 5, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1983
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 120
- Building area
- 123,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 139,050 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3341 / 1
- Assessed value
- $5,101,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388800, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 1240 Gates Avenue
Who owns 1240 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bushwick Gardens.
Does 1240 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.
Is 1240 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1240 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1983 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1240 Gates Avenue?
It has 120 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.