369 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

369 Gates Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Joe Jacobs and constructed in 1899. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over the past five years, with particular attention required for rodent control and safety features. Most notably, there have been multiple rodent-related matters, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though there were periods of "Rat Activity" noted in 2024.

The building previously experienced a cluster of rat sightings in 2020, with multiple complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property has also faced safety-related issues, particularly concerning its fire escape system. In May 2019, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued violations related to the fire escape, including problems with an iron ladder and scuttle opening at the third story, though these appear to have been addressed.

The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2025, with no reported infestations during this period. Noteworthy recent improvements include the property passing rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, suggesting effective management of previous pest control issues, though there were still some compliance concerns in mid-2024. The building has been proactive in addressing violations when they arise, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations in 2019 and consistent bedbug reporting requirements being met.