490 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03818-0035Map
Owner of record: Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
490 Williams Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on December 9, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 98
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling near window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock on door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jun 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jun 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at boiler room
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system gate to the basement is locked at the building front.
Jun 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock at the vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st story
Feb 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Feb 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story
Feb 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical conduit at west wall at 1st story vestibule
Feb 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defcetive in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated self closing door at apartment entrance in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , missing frame , 1st story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , , 1st story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door of room where second means of egress is located in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 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
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.note:garbage stored in access stairway to cellar of 486 and 490 williams ave bldg in metal enclosure creating a hazardous condition.metal enclosure constructed a
Jan 3, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2016 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 12,070 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3818 / 35
- Assessed value
- $389,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311098, last renewed Feb 13, 2026.
Questions about 490 Williams Avenue
Who owns 490 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 490 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 490 Williams Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 490 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 490 Williams Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.