1549 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
1549 Gates Avenue is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Jose Huerta. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably a serious heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in January 2024, and recurring water-related problems including a heavy flow leak in 2021 and unsanitary mold conditions reported in 2020.
The property has also faced challenges with building systems and safety compliance, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, emergency lighting, and the need for proper safety notices regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide requirements. Inspection records from 2018-2025 show a persistent rodent control issue, with recent inspections in March and June 2025 indicating rat activity, though these results contrast with multiple "Passed" inspections in earlier years.
The building's maintenance history includes irregularities in documentation and safety system maintenance, such as failure to maintain emergency strobelights and an obstructed rear fire escape in 2018, which resulted in Environmental Control Board violations. Besides these violations, the building has had multiple permits issued for various maintenance work, with the most recent being a plumbing permit issued in July 2023, though previous permits from 2020 were associated with work stoppage orders due to contractor withdrawal. The property has demonstrated recent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no current infestations since 2022, and recent rodent inspections indicate some improvement in general pest management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 7410 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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