438 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The 2-family house at 438 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ernesto Whittaker, is a three-story brownstone constructed in 1899. The building experienced significant heating and hot water issues in January 2020, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January 5-7, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.
While some inspections were conducted, access was not granted in several instances, leading to multiple complaint closures without verification of the reported conditions. Additionally, there was a pest-related complaint filed on January 21, 2020, which also encountered access issues during the inspection process.
More recently, the building's rodent inspection record shows consistent compliance, with all initial inspections passing from 2019 through 2025, including six consecutive passes from 2022 to 2025. The property appears to have maintained a clean record in terms of pest control and rodent management in recent years, with no further complaints or violations recorded since the 2020 heating issues. The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 continues this pattern of compliance, suggesting improved maintenance practices following the earlier heating and pest issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3200 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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