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581 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03836-0006Map

Owner of record: Kemp, Robert P

581 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 Kemp, Robert P. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 40 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
8 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 · 41

  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Open — Info 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 30, 2017

    Open — Info 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 16, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit east 1 door and fix with proper hinges in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall and west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the 4th room from east, the private hallway , the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 1o sq feet at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 8 square feet at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing switch cover at switch at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 7, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waisteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Oct 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 27, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 27, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1

    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 (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,250 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3836 / 6
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347766, last renewed Mar 6, 1996.

Questions about 581 Williams Avenue

Who owns 581 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kemp, Robert P.

Does 581 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 581 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 581 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 581 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.