2053 Gates Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03485-0045Map
Owner of record: 20-53 Gates Ave Realty LLC
2053 Gates Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 20-53 Gates Ave Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2022. 25 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 30
- 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.
Mar 4, 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 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead door, public hall stairs to roof , 3rd story
Aug 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door bldg , 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wooden entrance door bldg , 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door to pablic hall , 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective knob of vestubule door to pablic hall , 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2015
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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative door bell system from 1 story public hall to in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 5, 2013
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 - at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2013
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 - at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from 1 sty front to 3 sty in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate - in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection rep ort
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection rep ort
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35068592l issued on 01/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Dec 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35068592l issued on 1/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal class'a' in cellar.
Nov 19, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35068592l issued on 01/13/14.(illegal class "a" cellar).rem:comply w/the comm's order.
May 2, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35068592l issued on 1/13/14. (illegal class'a' cellar plumbing/partitions) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 14, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level rear created full height partitions for 2 rooms. installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) & residential sink at kitchen. installed gas
Jan 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records indicates premises to be legallyapproved for a 6 families (3rd,2nd,1st fl). cellar: boiler,storage.
Jan 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 3LEFT
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,742 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3485 / 45
- Assessed value
- $419,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Ridgewood North Historic District
HPD registration #402561, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 2053 Gates Avenue
Who owns 2053 Gates Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 20-53 Gates Ave Realty LLC.
Does 2053 Gates Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 2053 Gates Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2053 Gates Avenue built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2053 Gates Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.