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2049 Gates Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1908 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

2 immediately hazardous violations open. 3 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
32 · 1
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202300
202420
202520
2026 so far00

Plus 43 violations from 2014 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Pests 2
  • Doors and windows 1
  • Fire and safety equipment 1
Open per apartment
0.5 (3 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
30 Apr 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 2 days.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26220

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous2 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 30 Apr 2025Invalid certification 29 May 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 30 Apr 2025Invalid certification 29 May 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

Hazardous1 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 1 May 2024Notice sent out 1 May 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

44 closed violations, plus 6 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 1 May 2024Violation closed 1 Oct 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 19 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 19 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective fire escape window lock in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 19 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation closed 3 Dec 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation closed 3 Dec 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Refit closet door at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 10 Feb 2018Violation closed 1 Nov 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit closet door at south wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 10 Feb 2018Violation closed 1 Nov 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door.. in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2041

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate at door in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, the 2nd room from north, the 5th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 22 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors.. in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 18 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 18 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 21 Oct 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 1 Dec 2016Violation closed 26 Jul 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • ×2Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    2 issued 26 May 2015 to 1 Dec 2016Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4;, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 19 Jul 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the 5th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 19 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 24 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1st story public hall

    Issued 24 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked cellar

    Issued 24 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 24 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 24 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front bldg

    Issued 19 Apr 2014Violation closed 1 Dec 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; stopper missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 15 Apr 2015Violation closed 20 Aug 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of unsealed dumbwaiter's door at public hall

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 3 Aug 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Apr 2015Violation closed 8 Jun 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 10 May 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the 5th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 10 May 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 10 May 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 10 May 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story at south

    Issued 4 Feb 2015Violation closed 15 Apr 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story at south

    Issued 4 Feb 2015Violation closed 15 Apr 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 5 Mar 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0;, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 5 Mar 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation dismissed 5 Mar 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation closed 4 Feb 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation closed 4 Feb 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 28 Nov 2014Violation closed 4 Feb 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

53 violations on record in total, 3 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

7 complaints in three years, 2 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water2 / 2
  • Pests0 / 2
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 2
  • Construction and illegal work0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 5 Dec 2016

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record

    SASHA STOPANJAC

    Public records list SASHA STOPANJAC as the owner of record for this address as of 7 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this owner (3 in the records we hold)

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 2 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  4. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4034850049 · Block 3485, Lot 49 · Building class C2