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194 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06109-0043Map

Owner of record: 194 Gelston Avenue Realty, LLC

194 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 194 Gelston Avenue Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
202
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
146

What to know

Concern
2 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 202

  • 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 doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulk head at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt D3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ..less than 10 sq.f at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18242595 issued 21-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ...steam riser at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ...missing located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules ...missing located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ..less than 10 sq.f at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ... bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance door to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
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  • A

    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.

    Mar 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ...steam riser at west wall in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ..doors at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...defective located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...handle at closet door lock at west wall in the private hallway located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...all walls in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...caulking around sink in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...handle at entrance door lock in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ...missing located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...defective located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east, south and north walls at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, east, north and south walls at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycles at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, section ''north''

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all stories fire escape building front at fire escape

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 4th story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 4th story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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
  • 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 - active
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2023 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1928
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
14,528 ft²
Lot area
5,506 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6109 / 43
Assessed value
$786,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335000, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 194 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 194 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 194 Gelston Avenue Realty, LLC.

Does 194 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.

Is 194 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 194 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 194 Gelston Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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