1536 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03345-0018Map
Owner of record: Poon Wally
1536 Gates Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Poon Wally. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 45
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 10, 2024
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.
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose losse light fixture above entrance door to building, at front areaway, 1st story
Feb 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires above entrance door to building, at front areaway, 1st story
Feb 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection ..wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp and eye at exterior side of door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 26, 2021
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 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 26, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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 26, 2021
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 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 26, 2021
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 22, 2017
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color -- ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story
Oct 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile and wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose -- wood treads and risers all stories at public hall stairs
Oct 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department --ceiling and walls all stories at public hall
Oct 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 14, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 minimum
Dec 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287351k issued on 08/09/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable cert
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at exp#1,bldg front 2 awnings erected 1st awning for "sugar barber shop" approx 11'long by 4'height & 3'depth,2nd awning for"joses tire shop"approx 13'long by 4'height & 3'depth was
Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit witnessed one new weilmclain steam boiler in basement. there was no permit filed at time of inspection. remedy: obtain permit to comply w/ code.
Jan 22, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3345 / 18
- Assessed value
- $443,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365291, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 1536 Gates Avenue
Who owns 1536 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Poon Wally.
Does 1536 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 1536 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 1536 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1536 Gates Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.