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559 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03836-0014Map

Owner of record: Derb Enterprises, LLC

559 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 Derb Enterprises, LLC. HPD has recorded 175 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
175
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
230

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 175

  • 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of plants and house hold items at ladder leading to scuttle hatch at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    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 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17673418 issued 05-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    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

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16172387 issued 18-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees maximum allowable at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 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 north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead paint that is xrf tested inconclusive at 0.5 mg/cm2 (28 rcny §11-07(b)) from required window and/or door friction surfaces and make floors smooth and cleanable, in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 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 north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise locking device in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1sqft around window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16132158 issued 31-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 31, 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 north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1sqft around window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to range in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling and approx. 6 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mites at public hall, 2nd story

    May 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Failure to display legible information on the heating system / boiler room access information sign;hmc27-2033, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    May 22, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    5a 15 21b 24b 32a 34b 50abcdefgh a-discharge pipe missing on relief valve b-need solid straps or hangers for smoke pipe c-must have fixed fresh air louver not one that open & closes d-fire danger required for f

    Mar 3, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt APT2RR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2R

    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 / 14
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313479, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 559 Williams Avenue

Who owns 559 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Derb Enterprises, LLC.

Does 559 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 175 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 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 559 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 Williams Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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