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116 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03699-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Homeless Services

116 Williams Avenue is a hospital / health built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11207. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Homeless Services. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2016.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
64
HPD complaints
10

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 30, 2016

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 · 12

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 4th story

    Aug 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Aug 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 1st story

    May 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection sprinkler control valve at south stairway at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken cement floor around supply pipe of srinkler control valve. at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vent motor room at south section at roof

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door of water tank room at center room

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing safety covers/plugs at electrical outlets at public halls all stys.

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in room 4-037-046 in the 3rd room from north at west located at dormitory bldg, 4th story

    Feb 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing top handrail at stairway ''c'' at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling and walls of bulk head

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at south section.

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Oct 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 64

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings for violation #'s 39142552p, 39142551n, file a certificate of correction; correct violation file certi

    Dec 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed in the basement boiler room that the space is being used for storage; waste lines are capped with jim caps, and penetration through walls lack fire stopped. a union installed on gas line and a future o

    Dec 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on the first floor in the kitchen fernco coupling being used on waste lines .on the third floor in the bathroom a sprinkler head is obstructed. on the fourth floor shower is not operational. throughout

    Dec 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed one ao smith gas fired hw670-300 528000 btu hot water boiler unregistered. correct all violating conditions and submit certificate of corrections

    Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed one ao smith gas fired hw670-300 528000 btu hot water boiler unregistered. correct all violating conditions and submit certificate of corrections

    Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. 1 st floor radiator is damaging the wall with excessive steam coming from it., repair and/or replace

    Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code). obse

    Mar 23, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39097244n issued on 10/16/2023 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain b

    Jul 3, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on the ground floor in the laundry room active water leak. as per pc 102.3 maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in acco

    Oct 17, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Major water deterioration to floor, resulting in water damage to the ceiling of the 2nd floorrec room ceiling., repair and/replace

    Oct 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Observed active leaks in showers on the 4 and 3rd floor bathrooms., repair and/or replace

    Jan 19, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the main electrical room the unpermitted use of flexible cord passing through the concrete wall supplying power to an exterior sump pump. as per ec 400.8 flexible wiring shall not pass through wal

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the kitchen a circuit breaker panel with inadequate work space as per code workspace shall be a minimum of 30 inches as ec 110.26 also noted in the main electrical room an auxillary gutter wire ra

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the rooftop mechanical rooms defective and exposed /energized wiring. also noted exposed/energized wires behind the dryers in laundry room., comply with ec; repair/ replace wiring and fixtures.

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct violating condition vio 03904864h file certificate of correction with d o b

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed gas piping at exposure 1 corroded and paint is flaking. as per 404.11 protection against corrosion. metallic pipe, fittings, and joints susceptible to corrosive action, such as soil condition or moistu

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed: at roof level, 4th fl, 3rd fl, 2nd fl corridors & recreation room 236, staircase a&c, ceiling and perimeter walls, there are signs of water penetration through the walls and windows, peeling paint and

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed: at 3rd floor,back side, play area, floor damage, detachment and loss of finishing material, collapsed drains, roof structure without maintenance and other failures to keep the property in good conditi

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed: fire proof self-closing door, at ground level, main entrance door, exit # 6,7, & 9 exit doors do not allow easy escape from the building in case of evacuation or emergency, doors without a self-closin

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed: at cellar level, mechanical rooms,corridors several holes due to the penetration of pipes, cables or other activities without a fire stopping provided. previous violation # 35651032l, provide/maintain

    Jan 17, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not selfclosing.observed:fireproof selfclosing door@grnd level,exits6,7,9 exit doors dont allow easy escape from bldg in case of evacuation or emergency,doors w/o selfclosing system,panic bar etc.also

    Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:no firestopping per bc712.3;27-345 observed:@cellar level,mechanical rms,corridors&other rms,several holes due to penetration of pipes,cables or other activities

    Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:observed:@roof level,4fl,3fl,2fl,&recrm236,staircasea&c,ceiling&perimetal wall (facade) there are signs of water penetration thru walls&windows w/peeling paint&s

    Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Remove storage by boiler,sail switch for combustion air not working,

    Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    This is a water heater with h stamp over 350,000 btus not registed missing spill switch ,needs 2 low water cut offs 1 manual reset need correct support for fluepipe

    Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Water heater with h stamp and over 350,000 btus,not registered missing spill switch,fluepipe to have correct support

    Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Missing glass on gauge on top of burner

    Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Flashing missing on the roof level also parts of the roof are open letting water into buildings lower level damage on many levels., repair and/or replace

    Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Reissue#35447763r date of issue:10/17/19 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on the 1st and 2nd fl air duct obstructing the effectiveness of fire sprinkler heads is use of a fire the

    Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to miantain building in code complaint manner observed on the 1st and 2dn floors air duct obstructing the effectiveness of fire sprinkler heads is use of a fire the air ducks were installed directly

    Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to c of o #206091 which indicates the premises to be a public school, at time of inpection the building if fully occupied as a women"s shelter, discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Aug 22, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted: observed loose, detached and missing flashing at roof's parapet wall., maintain exterior building wall

    Aug 22, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Noted: observed on first floor, exit doors #107 in stairwell 1g and exit doors 8 and 9 were not self closing. , repair/replace door

    Aug 22, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Noted: cafeteria arranged 10 tables each accommodating 12 persons for a total of 120 persons with no pa permit or certificate of operation on file., obtain place of assembly certificate of operation

    Aug 22, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summons/violation #35414846l issued on 5/23/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of corr

    Aug 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed on the first and second floors ducts installed in sucha manner as to obstruct the effectiveness of the fire sprinklers. photos taken. rmdy: rep

    May 23, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide required circuit directory/identification. observedthroughout building partial or no circuit directory for panels and/or no panel identifcation. rmdy: comply with code/provide directory/ident

    Feb 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.observed in the building on the second and first floor ducts installed in such a manner that they have reduced the effectiveness of automatic sprinkler system

    Feb 19, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,appliances, devices or wiring in use. oberved the use of rubber cards to supply power through the parapet wall to wall mounted luminaires, r

    Feb 19, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Ao smith boiler is not registered :reaggravating condition -previous violation #32096408l ; register boiler & submit a certificate of correction

    Feb 11, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Aosmith boiler not registered;reaggravating conition previous violation#32096409n.regiter boiler & submit a certificate of correction

    Feb 11, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35361676l issued on 09/18/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 14cny 102-01. rmdy: comply with co

    Nov 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed inside electrical room located in the cellar;main 1200 amp electrical disconnect switch broken and inoperable.remedy:repair or replace

    Sep 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed inside electrical room located in the cellar. main 1200 amp electrical disconnect swicth broken; inoperable. rem: repair &/or replace.

    Jul 30, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioners orders.records alsoshow that there was no application filed to correct and certify summons #35313052r + 35287053m.rem:comply with commissioners order

    May 31, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36 found ao smith boiler model hw550320 unregisterd and operating. register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Apr 9, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    36 found ao smith boiler model hw660320 unregistered and operating. register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a cer tifict of correction.

    Apr 9, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons #35287053m issue don 7/25/17 for failure to ground and or not having a grounding conductor connect

    Mar 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287053m issued on 7/25/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.summons 35287053m cites f

    Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. observed domestic water pipe with water ground clamp or ground conductor attached as well as no grounding conductor @ interior of service switches. remedy: comply with code

    Jul 25, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt DORM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 4086

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hospital / health (I9)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
55,976 ft²
Lot area
40,000 ft²
Zoning
M1-4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3699 / 1
Assessed value
$3,639,150
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 116 Williams Avenue

Who owns 116 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Homeless Services.

Does 116 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 116 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 116 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

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