517 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03819-0008Map
Owner of record: George Luke
517 Williams Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is George Luke. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2023. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 85
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 93
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 85
- 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 - 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
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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash glass pane in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
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
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant east, west and north walls , 2nd story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant at ceiling , 2nd story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north, south and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin gnats in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 15, 2017
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
May 15, 2017
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
May 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east & south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east & south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall, south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the 5th room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 1F
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster, at ceiling, at cellar
Jul 13, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3819 / 8
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333763, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 517 Williams Avenue
Who owns 517 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George Luke.
Does 517 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 Williams Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 517 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 Williams Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.