Zoned commercial or Manhattan residential

278 GATES AVENUE

BROOKLYN · BIN 3057007

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Rent Stabilized55 Open Violations 51 unresolved · 4 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

ECB02/03/2026FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS # 39102903L., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION$6K due

DOB11/14/2025VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB09/23/2024VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

ECB01/05/2024WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT; NOTED: OBSERVED THE STRUCTURAL ROOF SHEATHING WITH INTERIOR FLOORING & JOIST WERE REMOVED., OBTAIN PERMIT$12K due

DOB10/15/2023FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.

DOB08/01/2023STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLIANT. DAMAGES OBSERVED TO HAVE BEEN SUSTAI NED DUE TO FIRE AT 280 GAGES AVENUE. FIRE CAUSED ROOF TO BE OPEN ALO NG WITH SMOKE & WATER DAMAGE PLUS CHARRING TO STREUCTURAL MEMBERS , WI NDOWS REMOVE , VACATE

DOB06/30/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/30/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB04/25/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

ECB12/22/2021OBSERVED MISSING HANDRAIL AT THE FRONT PLATFORM & STEPS PLUS POST AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT STEP IS FALLING APART., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL$6K due

ECB12/22/2020FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35473505N ISSUED 9/16/20 & TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1&1RCNY102-01 FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLI$3K due

DOB12/09/2020FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

ECB09/16/2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXP#1,THEFRONT STEPS ARE MISSING THE GUARDRAILS ON BOTH AIDES. ALSO,THE WINDOWSARE MISSING & BROKEN IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. LEAVING THE INTERIOR$12K due

ECB09/16/2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXP#1(FRONT YARD),EXCESSIVE AMOUNT GARBAGE & OTHER MISC ITEMS. CREATING A HABITAT FOR RODENTS INFESTATION. PREVIOUS ECB#39018650K REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR$12K due

DOB09/02/2020FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

DOB03/02/2020V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

ECB03/02/2020AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AT EXPOSURE 1 OF PREMISES, MISSING GUARDRAILS AT STAIRS, BROKEN DOOR AT PARLOR LEVEL AND NO LOCK ON DOOR AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL, LEAVING PREMISES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CREATING A FALLING HAZ$6K due

ECB03/02/2020AT TIME OF INSPECTION, 5 CUBIC YARDS OF COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS AT FRONT YARD OF PREMISES, POSING A FIRE AND VERMIN INFESTATION HAZARD TO ADJACENT OCCUPIED PREMISES, REPAIR AND/REPLACE; REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM PREMIS$6K due

DOB11/08/2019VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB04/06/2018VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB02/24/2017VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB10/01/2015VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB03/03/2015VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB05/15/2014VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB03/01/2013VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB02/27/2012V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB12/13/2011VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB12/31/2009V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/01/2009V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/03/2008V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/19/2007V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/06/2006V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/31/2005V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/13/2004V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/19/2003V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/26/2002V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB06/07/2001WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-GUT REHAB TAKING PLACE PRIOR VIOLATION ON 8-21-00 WAS NO PERMIT. AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION NO PERMIT WERE VISIBLE OR POSTED. SECOND OFFENSE REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMITS OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGALL CONDITION

DOB03/31/2001HAZARDOUS

DOB02/27/2001V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB05/04/1998V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB09/16/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/10/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB08/29/1995V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB06/01/1994V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB08/16/1993V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB06/01/1993V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

ECB07/01/2003FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. HAZARDOUS DEFECT IS AN ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH AND DEBRIS AT THE ENTIRE FRONT YARD. WOOD, MATTRESS, ETC OBSERVED. REMEDY: REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND DEBRIS AT THE PREMISES FORTHWITHNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB06/07/2001WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT-GUT REHAB TAKING PLACE PRIOR VIOLATION ON 8/21/00 WAS NO PERMIT, AT TIME OF REINSPECTION NO PERMIT WERE VISIBLE OR POSTED, SECOND OFFENSE. REMEDY-OBTAIN PERMITS OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGALNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB03/31/2001FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING.NOTED:FORN STEP'S HAND & RAILING IS MISSING ON STAIRWAY.REMEDY:MAINTAIN BUILDING.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB06/26/2000WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.WORK NOTED:ENTIRE BLDG UNDER RENNOVATION,GUT REGAB.REMOVAL OF PARTITION WALLS ELECTRICAL LINES ECT.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEESIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Zoned commercial or Manhattan residential · 2,160 sf lot · 0 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Structural

Roof1p · 1 filing · 10 docs

Floor 31p · 1 filing · 10 docs

Floor 21p · 1 filing · 10 docs

Floor 11p · 1 filing · 10 docs

Cellar1p · 1 filing · 10 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
HPD	10	07/08/2026
MICHAEL MITCHELL APT # 8G	1	03/22/2026
OWNER OF 278 GASTES AVE	2	03/22/2026
TO THE OWNER OF 278 GATES	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
HIRANI ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYI	3	02/27/2024
ASHRAF CORP	1	01/18/2024

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
XPEDITE	6	03/21/2026
DANICO SERVICES	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
GRANITE ENVIRONMENT, LLC	General Contractor	8	07/08/2026
LAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTOR	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
HIRANI ENGINEERING & LAND	679	1	01/06/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (74)Filed (4)Permit Issued (5)Signed Off (3)Violation (59)Objection (2)Special Inspection (1)

02/03/2026

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

11/14/2025

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/23/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/21/2024

Signed off — Alteration

B00953107-I1

03/21/2024

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of GEOGRID Pressure Relief system in conjunction with NYC HPD Emergency Declaration for Demolition, ED# 17788, filed under # B00946652

B01011057-I1

03/21/2024

Signed off — Full Demolition

FULL DEMOLITION OF 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH NYC HPD EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR DEMOLITION, ED# 17788

B00946652-I1

03/14/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

B01011057-I1-GC

02/27/2024

Filed — Alteration

Installation of GEOGRID Pressure Relief system in conjunction with NYC HPD Emergency Declaration for Demolition, ED# 17788, filed under # B00946652

B01011057-I1

02/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

THOMAS WENDEL

01/23/2024

Permit issued — Full Demolition

B00946652-I1-FD

01/19/2024

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

B00985937-I1-SH

01/18/2024

Filed — Alteration

INSTALL HEAVY-DUTY SWS IN ORDER TO DEMOLISH THE HOUSE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. HEAVY DUTY SWS SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2022 BUIILDING CODE.

B00985937-I1

01/09/2024

Permit issued — Full Demolition

B00946652-I1-FD

01/06/2024

Filed — Full Demolition

FULL DEMOLITION OF 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH NYC HPD EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR DEMOLITION, ED# 17788

B00946652-I1

01/05/2024

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

01/04/2024

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00953107-I1-FN

01/03/2024

Filed — Alteration

B00953107-I1

12/27/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/01/2023

Objection raised — Other

10/15/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

08/04/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/01/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/25/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/22/2021

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

10/21/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/22/2020

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/22/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Plumbing

12/09/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/09/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/16/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

09/16/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

09/02/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/02/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/02/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

03/02/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/02/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

11/08/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/06/2018

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/01/2015

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/27/2012

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/01/2003

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

03/19/2003

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/26/2002

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/07/2001

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

Latest 60 of 74 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	GRANITE ENVIRONMENT, LLC	03/14/2024
DOB NOW	Full Demolition	Signed-off	GRANITE ENVIRONMENT, LLC	01/23/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	LAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTOR	01/19/2024
DOB NOW	Full Demolition	Signed-off	GRANITE ENVIRONMENT, LLC	01/09/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	GRANITE ENVIRONMENT, LLC	01/04/2024

1 project · most recent 01/18/2024

Sidewalk Shed

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
01/18/2024	Permit Issued	LAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTOR	Sidewalk Shed

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
02/26/2024	Final	THOMAS WENDEL	progress

▾Documents — 29 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

08/26/2026B00953107-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026B00946652-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026B00985937-I1Request digital key ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸Applications & Permits1

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications6

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

08/26/2026B00953107-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B00985937-I1Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/29/2026B01011057-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment5

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸DOB NOWGas Cut-Off1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSewer Cut-Off1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWElectric Cut-Off1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWWater Cut-Off1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection1

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWRodent Control1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs4

▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE2

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership1

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms1

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1

01/02/2013320586228Open ↗

▸Other Documents2

▸DOB NOWPro Cert Restriction Exception (LL158/17)1

08/13/2026B00985937-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification1

08/13/2026B00946652-I1Open ↗