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12 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06051-0128Map

Owner of record: Sirak Company

12 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sirak Company. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 12

  • 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 18, 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 17, 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

    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 25, 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
  • 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 30, 2019

    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
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  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at street entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 12, 2014

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 12, 2014

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke ap plication #32035584 on 09/20/11./remedy; stop all work immediately make safe provide all required information forthwith call dob prior to return to work

    Oct 1, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke appl3320355094 on 09/29/11./remedy; stop all work immediately make safe provide all required information forthwith call dob prior to return to work

    Oct 1, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    3314.4.1:failure to provide installation report of completion. noted:at time of completion of installation of the supported scaffold an inspection report was not filed. rem:conform to building code swp pursuant

    Jan 10, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.6-scaffold does not meet building code standards. noted:at time of inspection the following item were not compliant;planking not securetoe boards missing. anchorage for tie back not sized properly 3/8 stan

    Jan 10, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department records. illegal commercial occupancy in cellar of said premises without a valid certificate of occupancy. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Feb 24, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy: change of occupancy on first floor from residential to commercial under alteration #79/90: application is still open and building is occupied

    Feb 14, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department records: illegal commercial occupancy in cellar of said premises without a valid certificate of occupancy. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Feb 14, 1992 · Penalty $285

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 2R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
9
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
C4-2A
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6051 / 128
Assessed value
$432,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339259, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 12 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 12 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sirak Company.

Does 12 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 Gelston 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 12 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 Gelston Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.