520 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03818-0046Map
Owner of record: Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
520 Williams Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 120 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 120
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 130
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 · 120
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock set at building front entrance door , 1st story
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 2nd window recess from south at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and 2nd window recess from south at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the windowframe 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the 6 sq/ft of mold at the ceramic wall tiles at north and south in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and doorframe binding in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the building entrance , 1st story
Jul 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 6, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jul 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling near boiler room at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq. ft. on wood floor at south section in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles at 3rd story balcony , building front stack
May 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the fecal matter 13th step up from bottom 2nd story at public hall
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs and landings at public hall
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ,front fire passage way
Jan 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock and chain at front gate at fire passage way
Jan 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom and return buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom and return buzzer system at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
36-as per class 2(b254) 36)laars boiler-neotherm lc is not registered. register boiler and submit a certificate of correction.
Sep 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
36-as per class 2(b254) 36)laars boiler neotherm llc is not registered register boiler and submit a certificate of correction.
Sep 12, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,34a.
Apr 16, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b,36,bq9,34a,50a.(50a)no work permit issued by dob for the ao smith hot water boiler(btu 399.000).
Apr 16, 2007 · Penalty $650
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous defect is: 1 stairway to bulkhead & roof situated at 4th floor north west of apt. building remedy: correct defect immediately.
Sep 10, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 26, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4A
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
- 16
- Building area
- 14,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3818 / 46
- Assessed value
- $604,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350202, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 520 Williams Avenue
Who owns 520 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 520 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 120 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 Williams Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 520 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 Williams Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.