218 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
The four-story, 44-unit residential building at 218 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Michael Rooneyjr, was constructed in 1930 and is currently classified as a Converted Class A building. Recent housing maintenance records from 2024-2025 show multiple clusters of maintenance issues, particularly in April 2025, when several complaints were filed regarding doors, windows, plumbing fixtures (specifically bathtubs/showers), and wall conditions. These complaints were all inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and did not result in any violations. More concerning are multiple open violations from October 2024, primarily in apartment 4K, including issues with carbon monoxide detection devices and electrical service to fixtures.
In September-October 2024, there were also concerns about smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector compliance in apartment 3F, as well as issues with plaster surfaces and door hardware in various locations throughout the building. The building's recent history shows recurring elevator-related complaints, with the most recent being active as of June 2025 regarding multiple devices on the property. Inspection records indicate varying outcomes for these complaints, with some saying no violations were found at the time of inspection. Notably, between 2019-2020, there was one violation related to failing to file an energy usage benchmarking report.
The building has experienced several pest-related challenges over the years, with the most recent being four non-emergency complaints about unsanitary conditions/pests in June 2025. However, it has passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025. While there was a significant bedbug infestation reported in 2021-2022 affecting 10 units, more recent filings for 2022-2024 show no such incidents. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is required for safety systems (e.g., doors, smoke detectors) and various building infrastructure components, though many recent complaints have been resolved without formal violations being issued.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 44 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 43520 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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- 218 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11238
- 17 Monroe St, New York, NY 11238
- 19 Monroe St, New York, NY 11238
- 21 Monroe St, New York, NY 11238
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