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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 2026

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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 120

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door

    Jan 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the building entrance , 1st story

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs and landings at public hall

    Jan 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock and chain at front gate at fire passage way

    Jan 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.