779 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04317-0038Map
Owner of record: Faruk, Omar
779 Williams Avenue is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Faruk, Omar. HPD has recorded 209 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 209
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 205
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 · 209
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, bathtub, water closet, and kitchen sink at illegal class '' a'' apartment created at cellar
Dec 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electrical range at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at cellar
Dec 11, 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at basin in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14344903 issued 17-may-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic sink in the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fapt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 40 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -defective- in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the bottom wood panel at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14006203 issued 26-jan-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline of washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
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 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east and north yards yard
Jan 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden door at washbasin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox 15 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at cellar. electric range and kitchen sink present also present
Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. observed approx 7 l.f. curb cut created at exp#1. no dob permits on file for this work. remedy: obtain permit for the curb cut or the permit to restore premises to prior legal condition.
Apr 10, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 4, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1FAPT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,584 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,024 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4317 / 38
- Assessed value
- $38,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814990, last renewed Mar 28, 2023.
Questions about 779 Williams Avenue
Who owns 779 Williams Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Faruk, Omar.
Does 779 Williams Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 209 housing violations at this property.
Is 779 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 779 Williams Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 779 Williams Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.