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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

Concern
11 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 · 442

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing fire retardant material at skylight

    Dec 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete at yard, section ''north''

    Aug 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at basement

    Jul 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Mar 27, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room

    Aug 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 21, 2026$10Rentals - walkup apartments6

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.