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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold itemes at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''west''
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''
Mar 24, 2023
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
Mar 24, 2023
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 25, 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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unsealed dumbwaiter door at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing dumbwaiter car and apparatus at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 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
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.