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553 Williams Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03836-0016Map

Owner of record: Sp Williams LLC

553 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 Sp Williams LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2026. 1 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 9, 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 · 45

  • B

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

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at door at entrance in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 lights not on

    Nov 3, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes east wall vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 4, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight roof over 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 4, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble nosing stairs 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 4, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls west room 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 4, 1996 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls clothes closet south room 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 4, 1996 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor west room 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 4, 1996 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 4, 1996 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes east and west windows center room 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 4, 1996 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 50 watts.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood stairs all treads 1 sty to cellar.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line center roof.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line north court bldg front.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 abandoned cars north court.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade all stys public halls.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective scuttle cover 2 sty roof.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing brace at parapet wall bldg roof front.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing plaster boards ceiling of cellar center.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the side court.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, at 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Sep 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 16, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

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 / 16
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316538, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 553 Williams Avenue

Who owns 553 Williams Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sp Williams LLC.

Does 553 Williams Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 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 553 Williams Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 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.