578 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03835-0042Map
Owner of record: Hsbc Bank Usa
578 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 Hsbc Bank Usa. HPD has recorded 442 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 442
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 331
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 · 442
- 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up at all opening in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and lock on gate ;leading to rear of building fire passageway
Dec 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing fire retardant material at skylight
Dec 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete at yard, section ''north''
Aug 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a proper seal to all accessible areas so as to prevent vandalism to the vacant apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at basement
Jul 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at the meter box at basement
Jul 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..hinges at door leading to the rear yard at basement
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the basement at basement
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric wall outlet cover at the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2024
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.
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 27, 2024
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 north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2F
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 north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar defective at parapet wall at building front
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal wire tapping at the electric light fixture at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal wire tapping at the electric meter breakers at basement
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet cover at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at the first window from west at the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt ir, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt IR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective improperly counter balanced upper and lower window sashes at the two windows at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt ir, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt IR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ir, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt IR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal window frames in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortis lock at entrance door to the building from the street
Jul 24, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39165083n, file a certificate of correction
Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed at exposure 1 at first floor level the deteriorating condition of the windowsill. the windowsill is cracked in multiple places. ecb issued for failure to maintain., repair and/re
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed a sidewalk shed scaffolding installed at exposure 1. active permit on file with the department but not posted no where on site., post/properly post permit
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed a suspended scaffold and c-hooks installed at exp 4, being used to do facade brick work. no notification on file with the department., comply with code
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observe at cellar gas meter room three gas meter bar has not legal bypass adapters and no gas meters. illegal bypass connection was removed and main service was off by utility for safety
Jul 27, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35175749y issued on 6-02-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at apt 7f.
Apr 29, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35175749y issued on 06/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.illegal demolition etc.at
Apr 6, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35175749y issued on 06/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no documents filed f
Mar 5, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35175749y issued on 6-2-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 101. illegal demolition at apt#1f. demolished walls,el
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35175749y issued on 6-2-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 01.work w/o permit illegal demolition partially complete at apt 1f demo @
Jan 20, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35175749y issued on 6/2/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4& 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit. illegal demolition partially comp
Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use. 6a,15,25b,38,51,5a,24b,32a,50a-50e. (50a)hazardous- no fresh air to boiler room. (50b)return leaking. (50c)can not feed water directly to boiler must be in return. (50d)header must be hard piped not
Dec 12, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35175749y issued on 06/02/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o a permit. demolition partially completed at apt#1f,
Nov 23, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35207975x issued on 09/18/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. no c of c filed. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Nov 18, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#35175749yissued on 06/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny102-01. work w/o permit. rmdy:comply with
Sep 18, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. note:a total of 3 unregistered motor vehicle with no license plates stored on premises by driving over street curb.between two buildings in shared eas
Aug 3, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35175749y issued on 06/2/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.(reno)of apt 1
Jul 30, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Wrk w/o permit. illegal demolition partially complete at apt 1f; demo of walls, electric and plumbing tampering with gas line by persons un known posing as new management w/o a permit. demo activities at cellar
Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records 2-class "a" apt created @ cellar partitions erected creating rooms 2-kitchens & 2-bathrooms created @ cellar. rem:discontinue illegal use of
Dec 15, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. residential district is r6. at time of inspection motor vehicles with no visible license plates, inspection sticker or registration stickers stored i
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to tha allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records. class "a" apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms. plumbing fixtures present. rem: restore to legal occupancy.
Apr 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Works w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level of above premises fullheight partition walls were erected & new plumbing lines installed creating a 3pc bathrm & 4 rms. c of o #55732 dated 4/19/1929 indicate
Oct 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1F1R2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2REAR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | $10 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
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 / 42
- Assessed value
- $187,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348256, last renewed Nov 9, 2018.
Questions about 578 Williams Avenue
Who owns 578 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hsbc Bank Usa.
Does 578 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 442 housing violations at this property.
Is 578 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 578 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 578 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.