1593 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, 6-unit residential building at 1593 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Nancy Tello and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant issues over recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there are three active violations dating from 2018 regarding illegal modifications in the cellar area, including unlawful cooking space, an unauthorized shower stall, and occupancy issues contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy. These violations, classified as Class B and C, include requirements for proper permits or discontinuation of the unauthorized uses, and they carry an active Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board penalty of $1,250.

The building has also experienced two documented power outages in 2018 and 2019, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations in these cases. More recent inspections have shown some improvements, with the building successfully passing rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025, following previous years (2022) showing rat activity. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2022, with the most recent reports indicating zero infested units and no treatment needed.

There are currently two active violations from 2024 and 2023 related to bedbug reporting requirements that remain unresolved. The building's electrical infrastructure was specifically noted in a 2024 violation regarding low-pressure inspections, which has not yet been resolved. While historical data shows regular 311 service requests including a mobile food vendor complaint in 2021 (which was closed), the building's most pressing concerns appear to be related to the unresolved violations from 2018 and recent bedbug reporting compliance issues.