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496 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03818-0037Map

Owner of record: Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.

496 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 96 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
158

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 100% of the building's 13 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 96

  • 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door

    Jun 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at rear yard at fire escape

    Oct 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room was lock at public hall

    Jun 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes a/c portruding past sill at building front east stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jun 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jun 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17057419 issued 18-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at east

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlocked gate building front at fire passage way at north

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock at gate at south fire passageway

    Mar 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock at gate at north fire passageway

    Mar 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose intercom box to the wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner in window on 3rd story balcony at east stack (front of building)

    Jul 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at stair at fire passage way, section ''southeast''

    Apr 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit and found to be at 143 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway padlock and chain , exit door, at fire passage way, section ''southeast''

    Apr 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fin radiator end cover at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom /bell buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective gasket at refigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner order contained in summons/vi olation #35454122m issued on 03-29-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain buil

    Oct 19, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:use of prohibited door &/or hardwareper bc 1008.1.8,28-3710,noted:fire passage way to street chain & padlock installed at street exit.remedy:provide legal

    Mar 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
13
Building area
11,416 ft²
Lot area
4,400 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3818 / 37
Assessed value
$373,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310144, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.

Questions about 496 Williams Avenue

Who owns 496 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC..

Does 496 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 496 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 496 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 496 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.