552 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

552 Williams Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in East New York, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Jennifer Beckford. The property has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly related to its windows and facade. Multiple active violations remain regarding deteriorated and rusted window lintels, with penalty amounts totaling $62,500 across several citations issued between 2021-2024.

Recent inspections (April-October 2023) revealed various housing maintenance issues resulting in violations, including problems with electrical lighting, flooring, walls, and plumbing fixtures, particularly affecting Unit 1R. The building has also faced historical concerns with building stability, evidenced by multiple complaints about shaking/vibrating conditions between 2021-2022. Additionally, there are current environmental violations regarding refuse accumulation in the south yard and an open bedbug report requirement.

The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2022 resulting in failures for various reasons, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. While some complaints have been resolved without violations, such as water supply issues in April 2023, and periods with no violations, the cumulative record shows recurring maintenance challenges that have persisted over time. The building's violation history includes multiple instances of failure to properly maintain building code compliance, particularly regarding the facade and window structures, with multiple open ECB violations showing penalties due. The most recent service requests from September 2023 resulted in new violations being issued, indicating continued maintenance challenges, though these were resolved in October 2023.