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560 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03835-0036Map

Owner of record: Descartes, Wallace

560 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 Descartes, Wallace. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
15 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 · 45

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 12, 2024

    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 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
  • 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
  • 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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster total of one at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 31, 2015

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2015

    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.

    Apr 27, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator and house hold items 2nd sty public hall

    Sep 28, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 2 sty apt 2r gale pope 342 3886 er1 19134 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and south wall rear room 2 sty apt 2r er1 19134 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2r er1 19134 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall private hall 2 sty apt 2r er1 19134 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall center room 2 sty apt 2f er1 19134 located at apt 2f

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor northeast room 2 sty apt 2f , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling southeast room 2 sty apt 2f nelson er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling west room 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling at vestibule 2 sty apt 2f 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall at vestibule 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling at kitchen 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint with plaster north wall kitchen 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint with plaster east wall kitchen 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall at kitchen 2 sty apt 2f er1 7664 , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster north and east walls kitchen 2 sty front apt 3r nelson 345 5613 er1 6119. , section '' ''

    Jun 22, 1998 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser kitchen 2 sty front apt 2r er1 6119. located at apt 2r

    Jun 22, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall foyer 2 sty front apt 2r er1 6119. located at apt 2r

    Jun 22, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front north room 2 sty front apt 2r er1 6119. located at apt 2r

    Jun 22, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint door frames entrance 2 sty apt 2 er1 2487. , section '' ''

    May 7, 1998 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing vestibule public hall.

    May 4, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south wall southeast room 2 sty front apt 3 coull 495 6480 er1 96000966 , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling heat riser and north wall kitchen 2 sty front apt 3 er1 96000966 , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster window stools north and west walls northeast room 2 sty front apt 3 er1 96000966 , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster east wall 1st room from kitchen 2 sty front apt 3 er1 96000966 , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling and west wall foyer 2 sty front apt 3 er1 96000966 , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 bathroom er1 2853 111. , section '' ''

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 front south room 485 0886 er1 2853 111. , section '' ''

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser 2 sty front apt 4 kitchen er1 2853 111. , section '' ''

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser 2 sty front apt 4 bathroom er1 2853 111. , section '' ''

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 2 sty front east apt 4 walls and ceiling kitchen and bathroom betty poteat no phone. , section '' ''

    Jan 13, 1989 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 4, 1985

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. in that at the time of inspection the entire east brick facade is defective. metal lintel over entrance door, and all other windows on the east side 1st & 2nd floor are corroded causing bri

    Oct 27, 1993 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3835 / 36
Assessed value
$210,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307729, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.

Questions about 560 Williams Avenue

Who owns 560 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Descartes, Wallace.

Does 560 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 560 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 560 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 560 Williams Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.