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1542 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03345-0021Map

Owner of record: Rodriguez, Victor

1542 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 Rodriguez, Victor. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 14

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 10, 2024

    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 22, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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 22, 2017

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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 100 watts minimum

    Dec 21, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #39159662r. no permits to erect cmu structure with wooden interior at rear of property., comply with commissio

    Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39089928y, file a certificate of correction

    Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons #39089928y issued 7/10/23., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed a structure erected at rear consisting of cmu and wood interior 100% completed. no permits were issued for scope of work in bis or dob now. condition is an

    Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed a secondary means of egress obstructed by an unpermitted cmu and wooden structure. fire escape ladder ends at roof level of attach

    Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At front of building, wood awning sign has piece of wood 1"x 6" x 10' disconnected and in danger of falling., maintain exterior building wall

    Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted:wood awning, approx 18ft wide x3ft overhang x 4ft high,with inscription "exquisito fixtures under it &all work was done w/o permit.rem:comply w.notice of violation.

    Aug 12, 2016 · Penalty $830

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Full *swo* work w/o permit.note:@ground floor commercial space and rear yard, new electric and gas lines, wooden structure and bar,finishes,fixtures,drop ceiling and partitions erected w/o permit.approx 80% com

    Apr 16, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3345 / 21
Assessed value
$426,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359982, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.

Questions about 1542 Gates Avenue

Who owns 1542 Gates Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rodriguez, Victor.

Does 1542 Gates Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 1542 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 1542 Gates Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1542 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.