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183 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06110-0010Map

Owner of record: 183 Gelston Avenue, LLC

183 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 183 Gelston Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 388 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
388
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
334

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 10, 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
29
About 94% of the building's 31 apartments
Down from 30 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 · 388

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt A5

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt C6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt C6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt A4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt d8, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt D8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c7, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt C7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt C6

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt b6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt B6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold itemes at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance at first window from east at south in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance at 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at and frame in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts a1, 1st apt at north, 1st story vacate #259439

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts a3 vacte order #259414 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b3 vacte order #259414 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts c3 vacte order #259414 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts d3 vacte order #259414 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at west wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed in apts a1,a3,b3,c3,d3 finished walls removed, ceilings finish removed and windows out due to fire at 183 gelston ave.

    Mar 25, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 19, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    49-4-5.11 thermometer for hot water must be replaced 4-5.6 steam gaugemust have pigtail sighpon installed 4-5 15 drain pipe missing on low water cutoff control

    Sep 17, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. parapet wall is cracked and defective and out of plumb from top of 4th floor southwest.

    Jan 19, 1989 · Penalty $625

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt B8

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt B2

    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
31
Building area
22,832 ft²
Lot area
8,718 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6110 / 10
Assessed value
$534,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331393, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 183 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 183 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 183 Gelston Avenue, LLC.

Does 183 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 388 housing violations at this property.

Is 183 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 183 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 183 Gelston Avenue?

It has 31 residential units.

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