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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 96
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door
Jun 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room was lock at public hall
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jun 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 12, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlocked gate building front at fire passage way at north
Apr 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock at gate at south fire passageway
Mar 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock at gate at north fire passageway
Mar 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stair at fire passage way, section ''southeast''
Apr 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.