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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 85

  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • 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

    Mar 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Mar 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant at ceiling , 2nd story

    Mar 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    May 15, 2017

    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

    May 15, 2017

    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

    May 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.