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199 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06110-0006Map

Owner of record: John Mckay LLC

199 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 30 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is John Mckay LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 18, 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
6
About 20% of the building's 30 apartments
Down from 8 in 2018

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold itemes at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash spring balance at 1st and 2nd window from east at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off knob at north in the 1st room from north located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C8

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall and ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation entrance door and frame located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet east wall in the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and north walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department entrance door in the 3rd room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt A2

    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 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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective unsealed dumbwaiter door at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing dumbwaiter car and apparatus at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance for upper sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2014 · Apt C6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    Dec 31, 2008 · Apt D5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    Dec 31, 2008 · Apt D5

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 2, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt C4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 8D

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 24, 2014 · Apt C6

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 24, 2014 · Apt C6

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 24, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 24, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 27, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 27, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 27, 2008 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2007 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 803

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt B4

    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
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
30
Building area
22,832 ft²
Lot area
8,718 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6110 / 6
Assessed value
$470,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311425, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 199 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 199 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John Mckay LLC.

Does 199 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 199 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 199 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 199 Gelston Avenue?

It has 30 residential units.

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