Brooklyn · Block 1813 · Lot 32 · 11216

438 Gates Avenue

3 floors · 2 apartments · 3,200 sq ft · built 1899 · class B3 · owner of record: Whittaker, Albertina H

98open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
12HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Oct 12, 2008Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O & DEPT OF BLDGS RECORDS. CLASS 'A' APT CREATED AT BASEMENT. PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ROOM, KITCHEN & BATHROOMS PRESENT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OF AMENDED
#34705011R
Jan 5, 2009
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$0
Aug 10, 2007HPD Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DEPT OF BLDGS RECORDSCLASS A APT CREATED AT BASEMENT. FIXTURES PRESENT. REMEDY: RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#34562257L
Jan 14, 2008
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Jul 23, 2007Quality of Life Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: BUILT PARTITIONS CREATED. 1)APT W/ KITCHEN & BATHROOM @ 1ST FL. 2)ON A APT @ BSMT W/ KITCHEN & BATHROOM @ BSMT. 3)1 APT W/ KITCHEN & IS A BATHROOM @ 2ND FL. 4)2 SRO W/ COMMON KITC
#34578713M
Jan 23, 2008
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Jul 23, 2007Quality of Life Hazardous
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES.1)FROM: 1 FAMILY @ BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR.2) FROM 1 FAMILY @ 2ND & 3RD FLOORS TO:1 FAM. @ 2ND FL & 2 S.R.O. @ 3RD FL
#34578712K
Sep 17, 2007
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Jul 12, 2007HPD Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DEPT OF BLDGS RECORDS. CLASS "A" APT CREAT AT BASEMENT THRU/OUT. FIXTURES PRESENT. REMEDY: RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#34562185L
Mar 26, 2008
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Jun 22, 2007HPD Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O AND DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS CLASS"A" APT. CREATED AT BASEMENT PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ROOMS PLUMBING FIXTURES PRESENT. REMEDY:RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANC
#34562175H
Sep 17, 2007
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May 29, 2007HPD Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O & DOB RECORDS CLASS A APTCREATED AT BASEMENT,KITCHEN & BATHROOM FIXTURES PRESENT.REMEDY:RESTOREPREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#34562155K
Mar 26, 2008
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HPD (91) · C 12 · B 66 · A 11
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Sep 28, 2007ISECTION 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR 3RD STORY APT 4—
May 4, 2004CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, 3RD STORY APT. ER1—
May 4, 2004CSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, 3RD STORY APT. ER1—
Sep 28, 2007ISECTION 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APT AT BASEMENT—
Nov 21, 2013BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AIR VALVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 26, 2013
Nov 20, 2013BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT ALUMINUM WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 25, 2013
Nov 20, 2013BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT UPPER SASH ALUMINUM WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 25, 2013
Nov 20, 2013BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT ALUMINUM WINDOW SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 25, 2013
Nov 20, 2013AApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2065 ADM CODE - PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/ OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTFeb 23, 2014
May 10, 2010BApt BB · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB, BSMT-APT AT SOUTHJun 14, 2010
May 10, 2010BApt BB · SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... CEILING 2 SQFT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB, BSMT-APT AT SOUTHJun 14, 2010
May 10, 2010BApt BB · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB, BSMT-APT AT SOUTHJun 14, 2010
Feb 25, 2010AApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR BASMENT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1AND2May 31, 2010
Feb 25, 2010BApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT BASMENT RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1AND2Apr 1, 2010
Feb 25, 2010BApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING APPROX 4 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1AND2, 1st STORYApr 1, 2010
Feb 25, 2010AApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR BASMENT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1AND2, 1st STORYMay 31, 2010
Feb 25, 2010AApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1AND2, 1st STORYMay 31, 2010
Feb 25, 2010AApt 1AND2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1AND2May 31, 2010
Nov 10, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 13, 2009
Oct 28, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS NO VACATE ORDER RECOMMENDED, TWO MEANS OF EGRESS - BASEMENT APARTMENT CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C of O. DOB # 3284635 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APTDec 2, 2008
Oct 28, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE ... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 2, 2008
Oct 16, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE KITCHEN CREATED LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Nov 20, 2008
Oct 16, 2008BSECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCYNov 20, 2008
Oct 16, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Nov 20, 2008
Oct 16, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING BASEMENT STY. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1Nov 20, 2008
Oct 16, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT BASEMENT STY. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1Nov 20, 2008
Oct 16, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Jan 19, 2009
Oct 16, 2008CApt 1 · SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATH ROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Oct 22, 2008
Aug 15, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF A CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYSep 19, 2008
Aug 15, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYSep 19, 2008
Aug 15, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT THE WASTE LINE OF SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYSep 19, 2008
Aug 15, 2008CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER SASH OF EAST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYAug 21, 2008
Aug 15, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF A CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYSep 19, 2008
Aug 15, 2008CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYAug 21, 2008
Aug 15, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYSep 19, 2008
Aug 15, 2008CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYAug 21, 2008
Jun 12, 2008CSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISNACE CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS EXCRETIA CLOSET REAR ROOM 2ND STORY APT. #1.Jun 18, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING REAR ROOM 2ND STORY APARTMENT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER SASHES EAST WINDOW REAR ROOM.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR 2ND STORY APARTMENT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 2ND STORY APARTMENT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING 2ND STORY APT. #1 THRU-OUT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTENSION CORDS 2ND STORY APT. #1 THRU-OUT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICITY 2ND STORY APT. #1 THRU-OUT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES CEILING BATHROOM 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL 60 WATTS BULB.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES CEILING BATHROOM 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB BATHROOM 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES BATHTUB BATHROOM 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 17, 2008
May 22, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 26, 2008
May 22, 2008BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET AT THE BASE OF THE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 26, 2008
May 22, 2008AApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT THE ENTRANCE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTAug 25, 2008
May 22, 2008CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYMay 28, 2008
May 22, 2008CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYMay 28, 2008
May 13, 2008CApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES '' IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYMay 19, 2008
Apr 18, 2008BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 23, 2008
Apr 18, 2008BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 23, 2008
Apr 18, 2008BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 23, 2008
Nov 2, 2007BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE ERP TEMPORARY SEAL AT CELLAR AND THIRD STYDec 7, 2007
Nov 2, 2007CSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SEAL UP OF THE ILLEGAL UNIT AT TOP STORY.Nov 8, 2007

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