540 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
540 Gates Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Willie Wren, Sr. The property has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, with three documented complaints between 2022 and 2025 reporting problems affecting the entire building. While two of these complaints were resolved with heat and hot water restoration, the most recent incident in February 2025 resulted in HPD being unable to access the building for inspection.
The building has undergone several maintenance violations, most notably in 2022 when multiple self-closing door issues were identified as Class C violations, including problems with fire doors leading to the boiler room and cellar, as well as an infestation of roaches in apartment 1A. While these violations were certified as corrected by December 2022, a 2021 inspection showing an open violation regarding apartment 2B's door remains concerning. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, with all reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.
However, a recent rodent inspection conducted in July 2025 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons," following a passed inspection in June 2024 and a previous pass in September 2022. Additional safety concerns were recorded in 2022 when a complaint about debris or potential falling hazards was investigated but found no violation at the time of inspection. The building's history demonstrates ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding heating infrastructure and door safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 7320 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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