2048 Gates Avenue
2048 Gates Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens, has 54 open HPD violations, 17 of them class C, and 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (20/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1909
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 20/100)
- 17 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 4 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (54 open, 17 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 4 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (6 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
54 open violations: 17 class C (immediately hazardous), 22 class B, 15 class A. 15 issued in the last 12 months. 74 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-10-14. Newest violation issued 2026-06-22.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 80 days from issue to close for the 4 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLTS CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED INSTALLED ON BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2025-11-26. HPD violation 18428701
- Class C: Floor or stair defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PROTRUDING NAILS FROM SECOND TO EIGHTH WOOD STAIR TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2025-11-26. HPD violation 18428702
- Class C: Broken window or sash, 4th room from the north, 3rd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH WINDOW GLASS PANE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 3L), issued 2025-11-26. HPD violation 18428693
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOACKABLE SLIDE BOLT INSTALLED AT BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2022-11-25. HPD violation 15578255
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF 2 LOCKABLE SLIDEBOLTS INSTALLED AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, issued 2022-03-21. HPD violation 15039286
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 3rd floor. , 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3L), issued 2022-03-21. HPD violation 15039272
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 4th room from the east, 3rd floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO SECONDRY ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3L), issued 2022-03-21. HPD violation 15039275
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SELF LOCKING PUSH BAR INSTALLED AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, issued 2022-03-21. HPD violation 15039287
311 housing complaints
9 in the last 12 months, 15 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (4), Door/Window (2), Paint/Plaster (1), Plumbing (1), Unsanitary Condition (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 6 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 6 infested, 6 treated, 6 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
6 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 6 in 2024, 6 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2048 GATES AVE REALTY LLC. Head officer: IOANNIS LIKIDIS. Managing agent: IOANNIS LIKIDIS. This owner has 21 buildings on record, 10 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 17, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4034860022, HPD building ID 657975. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Forest Av (M), 4 min walk
- Seneca Av (M), 7 min walk
- Fresh Pond Rd (M), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 54 open (17 class C, 22 class B, 15 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 9 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 6 infested units, re-infested | −15 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.