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179 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06110-0014Map

Owner of record: Gelston Holdings LLC

179 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gelston Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 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
28
About 100% of the building's 28 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 73

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    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

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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 9, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the fire passageway at west

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the fire passageway at east

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture at all stories at public hall

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash at intermediate landing at public hall, 2nd story

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at east wall leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony, west side stack, exterior wall

    May 6, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags at north building front, at fire passage way

    May 6, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg. , 1st story

    May 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water ( temp. 130 degree. fah. ) in bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Nov 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4g, 4th story

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective top window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evedince of water leak in the 3rd bedroom from north located at apt 4g, 4th story

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4-g, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 31, 2002 · Apt 4-G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the kitchen and in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4-g, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 31, 2002 · Apt 4-G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4-g, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 31, 2002 · Apt 4-G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak inside the window recess in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4-g, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 31, 2002 · Apt 4-G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 31, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 31, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2002 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2002 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st section from south at west

    Oct 18, 2002 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling 4th story at public hall

    Oct 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 29, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2002 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2013 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 20, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 29, 2004 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 29, 2004 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2003 · Apt 3-E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 3-E

    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
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
28
Building area
16,800 ft²
Lot area
5,813 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6110 / 14
Assessed value
$1,096,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352336, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 179 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 179 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gelston Holdings LLC.

Does 179 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 179 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Gelston Avenue?

It has 28 residential units.

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