1477 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3033350144 (Block 3335, Lot 144) · BIN 3348937 · Last updated:
Summary
1477 Gates Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 2002, on a 2,626 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CAI, QINGYING; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 18, 2025 lists a price of $280,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,345,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
No open permits, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations, or unpaid OATH tickets were found for this lot in the datasets checked.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- CAI, QINGYINGThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2002Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2004.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,626 sq ft (21.2 ft × 123.87 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,766 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.05 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3033350144 (Borough 3, Block 3335, Lot 144) · BIN 3348937BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,345,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $80,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $46,759Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,345,000 | $80,700 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,280,000 | $76,800 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,180,000 | $70,800 | 1 |
| 2024 | Final | $1,137,000 | $68,220 | 1 |
| 2023 | Final | $1,066,000 | $63,960 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 6
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | DEED | $280,000 | Cai, Qingying; Shi, Dongcai | Cai, Qingying | 2025092600745001 |
| 2013-04-03 | DEED | $527,000 | Encarnacion, Carola; Encarnacion, Carola Blanco; Encarnacion, Rafell | Cai, Qingying; Shi, Dongcai | 2013041000270001 |
| 2012-02-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Blanco, Rafael; Blanco, Lucrecia | Encarnacion, Carola; Encarnacion, Rafell | 2012021300383001 |
| 2009-09-24 | DEED | $10 | Blanco, Rafael | Blanco, Lucrecia; Blanco, Rafael | 2009111000180001 |
| 2003-10-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Blanco, Rafael; Hogu, Clara | Blanco, Rafael | 2004072703084001 |
| 2002-09-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Loewen Of Bushwick, Llc; Nyc Partnership Housing Development | Hogu, Clara; Blanco, Rafael | 2003022500316001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-03-21 | 301110884 BIS | NB – New building | 2000-12-20 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 5
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-11 | 2002-06-22 | 301110884 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-09-25 | 2002-09-25 | 301110884 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-09-17 | 2001-12-22 | 301110884 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-08-24 | 2001-12-22 | 301110884 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-05-23 | 2001-09-07 | 301110884 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-18 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | SHI DONGCAI | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048382186N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-01-09 | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | SHI | $100 / $100 / — | 0178426629 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-08-06 | Sanitation Recycling | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | BLANCO | $100 / $100 / — | 040434860R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-06-21 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | BLANCO | $25 / $25 / — | 041711083K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-04-19 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | BLANCO | $25 / $25 / — | 040492255Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-08-14 | Sanitation Recycling | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | BLANCO | $100 / $100 / — | 040400889P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-02-24 | $100 / $100 / — | 042690064L | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-04-17 | $25 / $25 / — | 0141953360 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 2
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-21 | CLOSE | 2NDFL | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
| 2011-08-31 | CLOSE | 2 | General – Window Guards | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-05-06 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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- 1465 Gates Avenue (one open item)
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- 1485 Gates Avenue (five open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3033350144.json