1337 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
This 15-unit, 3-story residential building at 1337 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Cheskie Weisz, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has active violations related to failure to complete external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, and several open violations from an August 2024 inspection concerning missing safety notices and documentation requirements, including gas leak procedures and smoke detector requirements. Of particular concern, multiple water-related issues have been documented, including two emergency water leak complaints in 2024 and a broken window guard violation with issued penalties.
Between 2024-2025, the building has faced rodent-related challenges, with the most recent inspections in March and May 2025 confirming rat activity, though it passed inspection in May 2024. Other notable maintenance issues include mold, pest, and sanitation complaints, paint/plaster problems, and a ceiling leak in apartment 3B noted in March 2024. The building underwent significant renovation work between 2018-2019, transitioning from a commercial to residential use, which generated multiple complaints regarding construction safety compliance, unapproved work, and various building code violations.
During this period, several environmental control board violations were issued regarding unsafe electrical equipment and construction practices, with penalties totaling $12,500. While the property has maintained a clean bedbug record from 2021-2025, with no reported infestations or re-infestations, the recurring maintenance issues, particularly relating to water, pests, and safety violations, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. The most recent 311 complaint in April 2025 regarding rodent issues was linked to conditions attracting rodents, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 15 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 8303 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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