856 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01593-0012Map
Owner of record: Eight Fifty-Six Willoughby LLC
856 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Eight Fifty-Six Willoughby LLC. HPD has recorded 321 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 321
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 231
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 321
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin and shower in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin and shower in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures water pressure at all fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at basement
Feb 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all receptacles at walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sinks in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sinks in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall
Dec 30, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall
Dec 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for 60 watt minimum at public hall, 4th story
Dec 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 4th story
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective firerated material at ceiling at public hall
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at boiler room
Dec 27, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Stop all work,obtain plans and permits,vacate the 3rd and 4th floors u ntil they are made safe
Nov 29, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Due to circumstance roof had extensive damage due to storm remedy; make all necessary repairs obtain approvals and permits if necessary
Nov 15, 2010
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
B 265 as per class 2(b265) 28.303.1 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submite a current b09 report
Oct 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt APT4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Outside building
Roofing
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1593 / 12
- Assessed value
- $720,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327191, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 856 Willoughby Avenue
Who owns 856 Willoughby Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eight Fifty-Six Willoughby LLC.
Does 856 Willoughby Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 321 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 Willoughby 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 856 Willoughby Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 856 Willoughby Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.