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561 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

11
DOB Complaints
21
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 561 Gates Avenue

This 15-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 561 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Eric Orlofsky and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most significantly, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with emergency complaints registered in late 2023, including a Class C violation in February 2023 for water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in Apartment C. The building has also faced safety concerns, particularly related to fire escapes, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024.

Recent maintenance issues include paint and plaster problems, with two complaints in December 2024 resulting in violations being issued. The building's history shows a pattern of pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in five units during the 2023-2024 reporting period, though they were eradicated according to records. The property has maintained compliance in recent rodent inspections, passing checks in 2024 and 2023 after previous failures in 2015.

Historical records reveal several other maintenance and safety concerns, including unsanitary garbage storage conditions in 2024, multiple electrical issues (including outlet/switch problems) and plumbing concerns in 2023, and various violations related to fire safety and egress access between 2016-2019. The building's management has generally addressed violations, as evidenced by the closed status of most complaints, though some recent issues remain open or were only recently closed as of early 2025. Only one environmental control board violation was recorded in 2019 regarding prohibited hardware on a rear fence, which was resolved with a penalty. A bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024 shows fluctuating infestation rates, with the most recent report (December 2024) indicating no current infestations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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561 Gates Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 15
Year built 1910
Total area 10570 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
21
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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561 Gates Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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561 Gates Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 561 Gates Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-242025-01-05Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-092024-12-25Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-152024-08-22Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-282023-12-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-012023-12-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 561 Gates Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-02-09COpenNoneC§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
2021-04-09ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2020-02-04CCloseNoneB§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2020-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
2020-02-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2020-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
2019-10-11BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY SOUTH STACK FRONT OF BUILDING2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 561 Gates Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-24 11:48PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2024-12-09 15:24PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2024-07-23 13:13MosquitoesLarge Number of MosquitoesClosedDOHMH
2024-07-21 22:10MosquitoesLarge Number of MosquitoesClosedDOHMH
2024-07-21 19:51MosquitoesLarge Number of MosquitoesClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 561 Gates Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37352252019-12-19CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-06-24Y5 (2020-06-24)
37352322019-12-19CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-12-19Please See Complaint Number (2019-12-19)
37348832019-12-17CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2019-12-19Please See Complaint Number (2019-12-19)
37348762019-12-17CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-12-18Oath Violation Served (2019-12-18)
37245852019-10-04CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-10-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-10-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 561 Gates Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-075502022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-101102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-143302020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 561 Gates Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-22InitialPassed
2024-06-18InitialPassed
2023-11-17InitialPassed
2022-09-27InitialPassed
2016-05-20CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 561 Gates Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-12-1839014531J555 & 561 GATES LLCUSE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8: 27-371)J). NOTED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED ERECTED APPROX. 6'-0" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE IN REAR YARD EXPO # 03 AROUND THE FIRE ESCAPE AND FENCE GATRESOLVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 561 Gates Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 561 Gates Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 561 Gates Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 561 Gates Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 561 Gates Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 561 Gates Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 561 Gates Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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