1154 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
1154 Gates Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Chaskel Landau. The building has experienced recurring issues with safety and maintenance, particularly regarding carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and fire escape obstructions. Most notably, there are three open violations regarding fire escape egress obstruction due to flower pots on the second-story balcony, current as of August 2024.
The property has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple emergency complaints in 2023-2024 regarding heavy flow water leaks and plumbing issues. There was significant fire damage reported in apartments 2R and 3R in October 2022, which was classified as a C violation. The building has shown consistent attention to maintenance compliance, with regular bedbug reporting showing zero infestations from 2019 through 2025, though rat activity has been documented during several inspections between 2022 and 2025.
Recent inspections in 2025 resulted in bait application for rodent control. The property has undergone several inspections under Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, though access issues were noted in multiple instances. The building's maintenance record shows various non-violation conditions being reported and inspected, including issues with doors/windows, ceiling paint/plaster, and garbage/recycling storage, though most inspections resulted in no violations being issued. While there have been numerous complaints and service requests, the majority have been resolved through inspection with no violations found, though the ongoing fire escape obstruction and water-related issues remain of particular note.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5460 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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