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1516 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03345-0011Map

Owner of record: Gates Residence LLC

1516 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 Gates Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
155

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 127

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on the entrance door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balconies south stack, building rear at fire escape

    May 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in the downward position located on the ground at south fire escape, building rear at fire escape

    May 11, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 8, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15611738 issued 15-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sqft at floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15586273 issued 29-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15586271 issued 29-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sqft at floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket around refigerator door in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at outlet on the north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    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 of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination

    Apr 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at east wall outlet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to rear yard in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1L

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3R

    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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 consisting of stairs installed leading to roof creating doublex apt

    May 20, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide access to roof from 3rd story public hall

    May 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 wall erected reducing size at public hall 3rd story

    May 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    May 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - 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 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000058611y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for

    Sep 27, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner. note: public hallway the fire wall open & ceiling also open on every floor,compromising fire rating in primary egress. remedy: repair & or replace immedately

    May 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in public hallway the wall have be opened every floor(1-3)the ceiling also open to install a 1" copper line(water line)to the heating system above the 3rd fl. the open walls compr

    May 22, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Navien boiler unregisteredcorrect all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Laars boiler unregisteredcorrect all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Laars boiler unregistered correct all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Laars boiler unregistered correct all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Laars boiler unregistered correct all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Laars boiler unregistered correct all violating conditions submit letter of correction

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. at the time of inspection vacate sticker was removed. vacate was posted on 2-17-16 by badge#2282 for: cellar apt 1l occupied as sleeping rooms at front & rear

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35168839m issued on 2/17/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corr

    May 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35168839m issued on 2/17/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Apr 9, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254.15,24,32,34,38,50,36.note:#15,#24,#32,#34,#38,#50 floor drain needed.

    Feb 20, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.note:laars mascott ii model lmc 125 boilers were installed at the above address w/o permit filed w/nyc dob.rem:file proper permits.

    Feb 20, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records.noted:under permit #310154855-01-ew-ot issued on 06/16/2008 expires on 02/09/2009 alteration type 2 indicates renovation of cellar as accessory use w/

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 3R

    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
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3345 / 11
Assessed value
$510,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320201, last renewed Jun 25, 2025.

Questions about 1516 Gates Avenue

Who owns 1516 Gates Avenue?

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

Does 1516 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 1516 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 1516 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1516 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.