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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 116

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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

    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

    Open — 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
  • 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

    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.

    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

    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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    Jan 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door at lobby

    Aug 8, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule , 1st story

    May 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door leading from vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Mar 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.