551 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 551 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details4,000 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,325,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$5,318 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale
Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
APN01809-0044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01809-0044
Alternative APNs
  • 0610018090044
  • 3-01809-0044

Interior

Units12 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,000 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 20 ft wide
View / LotCorner

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-01809-0044
Street Address551 GATES AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11216-1507
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeR6A
Legal Block1809
Legal Lot Number44
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract26500

Owner

551 Gates Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address68 34TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-2013
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2022Deed, Transfer
Mar 23, 2022Deed, Transfer
TD BANK N.A.
Feb 7, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SIGNATURE BANK
Feb 4, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SIGNATURE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 23, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 23, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 28, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022123381
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateMar 23, 2022
Property Address551 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1507
Document Number0000123380
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument2022000123380
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3008 AVENUE J, 3008, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3838

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3008 AVENUE J, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3838

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateMar 23, 2022
Property Address551 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1507
Document Number0000123381
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument2022000123381
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3008 AVENUE J, 3008, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3838

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address68 34TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-2013

Mortgage

Document Number0000123383
DateMar 23, 2022
Instrument2022000123383
Lender
NameTD BANK N.A.
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address551 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1507
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3008 AVENUE J, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3838

Mortgage

Document Number0000044331
DateFeb 7, 2019
Instrument2019000044331
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BANK
TypeBank
Address68 S SERVICE RD, MELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

February 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address551 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1507
Document Number0000044332
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2019
Title CompanyRELIABLE ABSTRACT CORPORATION, RELIABLE ABSTRACT CORP.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3008 AVENUE J BROOKLYN NY 112103838, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3838

Mortgage

Document Number0000044332
DateFeb 7, 2019
Instrument44332
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BK
TypeBank
Address68 S SERVICE RD, MELVILLE, NY 11747-2354
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Gates Ave was $5,318, up 8% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$362,700 (+13.2%) Land $4,500 Building $358,200$806,000 (+13.2%) Land $10,000 Building $796,000
2025$5,318.00 (+7.98%)$320,400 Land $4,500 Building $315,900$712,000 Land $10,000 Building $702,000
2024$4,925.00
2023$4,925.00$250,650 Land $4,500 Building $246,150$557,000 Land $10,000 Building $547,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 551 Gates Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 551 Gates Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,010 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Andrena, Skywire Networks, Starry.

Nearby Properties on Gates Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number