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
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 · 175
- 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at cellar
May 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mites at public hall, 2nd story
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at cellar
May 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.