557 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03836-0015Map
Owner of record: Delores E Beckford
557 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 Delores E Beckford. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 174
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 116
- 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 - 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
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.
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
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
Open — 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 - 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
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.
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
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 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at south yard
May 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Jan 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jan 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east , section at east
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2r, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Sep 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative, located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at lobby
Aug 8, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the foyer , the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wall ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule , 1st story
May 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door leading from vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 21, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35327700n issued on 3/27/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit. noted: erected full height partition subdivided the bedroom space with a closet to create a hallway approximately 27"w x 12' length to an additional room at front to make into a bedroom app
Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
B154,51,32a,15,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j. 50a- opening in flue pipe fumes.50b- fire chamber needs to be clean out. 50c- no mixing valve on coil fittings. 50d- remove (waste) oil and soot from boiler room hazardous
Jan 28, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- 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 / 15
- Assessed value
- $202,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340907, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.
Questions about 557 Williams Avenue
Who owns 557 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Delores E Beckford.
Does 557 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 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 557 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 557 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.