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68 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03682-0041Map

Owner of record: Brooks, Raheem J

68 Williams Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brooks, Raheem J. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2024. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 13, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving front area entrance to bldg at south .

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires- wall of 1st sty public hall

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st sty. apt. 1

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures, 1st story apt #1

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection steam return line boiler cellar.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash east window north room 1st. sty. apt. 1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st. sty. apt. #1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st story apt. 1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st story apt. 1, kitchen and bathroom.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rats cellar.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls 1st story apartment bathroom.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1st story apartment kitchen and rear room.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall tiles bathroom, 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade 1st story to 2nd story public hall

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall tiles north west room, 2nd story, 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wash basin and water closet, 2nd story bathroom, 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor and wall tiles, 2nd story bathroom, 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling 2nd story bathroom, 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall center room 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling center room 1st story apartment.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of television antenna hanging from roof at south front.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cellar windows at front.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower section rain leader at front north.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet kitchen sink 1 sty. apt. 1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood flaps doors cellar entrance at south front.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective flap doors to cellar front of bldg.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing rain leader front south side of bldg.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and bathroom 1st story apt. 1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line under kitchen sink-1st sty apt #1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at- hot water line at wash basin-bathroom- 1st sty apt #1.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing -door- 1st sty public hall to cellar.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling -bathroom 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator- 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving front yard entrance to cellar.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light fixture- 2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing rain leader rear yard.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard and cellar.

    Dec 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 26, 2000

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district r-6. noted:created off-street parking at front yard of property lot, with stored passenger vehicle: model: mitsubishi-galant 4-doors, w/o lisenced plat

    Sep 15, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,662 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3682 / 41
Assessed value
$54,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #870207, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.

Questions about 68 Williams Avenue

Who owns 68 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooks, Raheem J.

Does 68 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 68 Williams Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 68 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68 Williams Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.