511 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03819-0010Map

511 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 Saffie 511 LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 28 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 34
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 28

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 6, 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

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 · 34

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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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
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
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt lock with hole for pad lock installed on bulkhead door
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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
Jul 3, 2023
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
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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, 1st story
Jul 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out

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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
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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
Jun 18, 2023
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
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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, 1st story
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at basement
May 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at basement
May 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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.
May 30, 2022
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 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 30, 2022
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.
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
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
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar
Apr 18, 2007
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35385689h issued on 02/14/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptiple certificate has not yet been fil
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: walls erected from floor to ceiling withdoors installed and key locks. this is to create rooms in cellar. remedy: obtain permit
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Outside building
Roofing
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close

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Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt BASMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2
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 / 10
Assessed value: $204,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #329497, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.

Questions about 511 Williams Avenue

Who owns 511 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Saffie 511 LLC.

Does 511 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 511 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 511 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 511 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.