171 Gelston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06110-0017Map
Owner of record: Galen Realty Corp.
171 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Galen Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2024. 11 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window crank handle at skylight window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16980341 issued 17-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 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.
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification
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- 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
Aug 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rain leader at north side of rear yard
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department missing at cellar
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts needed (light fixture present)
Sep 18, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Work w/out permit upon insp at above property building was erected to roof and noted installation of sprinkler system was in progress on 1,2floors and dob records shows no permits has been issued stop all work
Oct 8, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide used/hand rails. upon inspection of above property bldg to roof. plumbing work in basement and electrical throughout bldgin progress. no guard/hand rails installed from the deep opening
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work doesn't conform to approved plans. upon inspection of above property bldg to roof and plumbing, electrical work in progress. appr. plans call 11 7/8" t11 16.o.c. from basement to the 2nd fl. wood joists 3
Aug 5, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Questionable construction. upon inspection of above property bldg to roof and plumbing and electrical work in progress. wood joists bearing on steel i beams not fastned to prevent lateral movement at all floors
Aug 5, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operation.at time of inspection of the above premises,foundation wall was in place and construction fence at right side approx. 35' length was m
May 10, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 12,652 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,813 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6110 / 17
- Assessed value
- $950,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #381986, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 171 Gelston Avenue
Who owns 171 Gelston Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Galen Realty Corp..
Does 171 Gelston Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 171 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 171 Gelston Avenue built?
City records list 2004 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 171 Gelston Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.