272 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
272 Gates Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Robert Bennett. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. Most notably, from 2021, there were multiple housing maintenance code violations including emergency issues related to doors and window safety, as well as paint and plaster problems. The building had recurring bedbug reporting violations between 2021-2024, though the most recent 2025 report shows no infested units.
Two significant open violations from 2021 concern fire safety: one regarding a fire escape obstructed by flower pots and another about self-closing doors. The building's heating systems attracted attention in 2018, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, and an important violation from 2018 remains active regarding chimney and boiler issues with associated penalties totaling over $25,000. In recent years, the building has shown some improvement in pest management, with the 2025 bedbug report indicating no active infestations, and all rodent inspections since 2020 passing successfully. However, there remain notable concerns regarding the building's maintenance history.
The most recent set of violations from 2024-2025 includes issues with fire escape access and bedbug reporting compliance. While several historical violations have been closed, the pattern of repeated maintenance issues suggests ongoing attention to building systems and safety compliance is needed. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues, including heating system problems, door/window safety concerns, and periodic pest management challenges, should be noted. However, recent rodent control success and the latest bedbug report showing no infestations indicate some improvement in recent building conditions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 15837 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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