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
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 · 41
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 22, 2018
Open — Info 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 30, 2017
Open — Info 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 16, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing switch cover at switch at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.