559 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 559 Williams Avenue in East New York, owned by Delores Beckford and built in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, the building faced multiple sanitary conditions involving pests and ceiling paint/plaster issues, resulting in violations that require correction. These followed a similar pattern of pest issues and maintenance concerns that were documented but not fully resolved in January 2025.

The building's recent history includes emergency claims from late 2023 regarding heating and hot water issues, as well as problems with an electric/gas range. Inspection records from August 2023 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2R, including issues with smoke detectors, mold around bathroom windows, and a defective entrance lock, though some of these have been marked as closed. The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing concerns.

In May 2023, there was a violation related to boiler maintenance that resulted in a $500 penalty, which remains active. The building's history of rodent inspections between 2010 and 2014 indicates persistent pest control challenges, though there has been no reported infestation in the most recent bedbug filing for the period from November 2023 to October 2024. Additionally, a 2021 complaint about illegal conversion resulted in no access during inspection, and there was a 2025 filing period with zero reported bedbug units. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through violations and repairs, the recent pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance response.