20 Gates Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1913
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations31 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building64 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Clinton Hill, containing 52 residential units. Built in 1913.
The neighborhood: Clinton Hill
Brooklyn · 2,568 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,995 1BR · $5,350 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
4 parks · 1.9 acres · incl. Crispus Attucks Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (141 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety41
- Pests25
- Water/Plumbing22
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jan 23, 2026Class C - General
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOTWATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 15, 2026Class C - General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 18, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $5,132.25 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,350 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,375 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
DUCLAIR, ANDRE L
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 141 open HPD violations on record, including 31 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 2222 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Clinton Hill is about $3,995/month for a one-bedroom.