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505 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0057Map

Owner of record: Willoughby Bsd, LLC

505 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Willoughby Bsd, LLC. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 78

  • 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of walled structure built on 2nd story balcony at rear at fire escape

    Mar 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear fire escape at fire escape

    Mar 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Mar 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 3 flue vent hats at water heaters not secured to water heater tanks.and off centered creating a hazard at boiler room

    Mar 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 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.

    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.

    Apr 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 required

    Mar 27, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement sty apt 1 kitchen and bathroom er1 , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at basement sty apt 1 sylvia velamor , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at ceiling and east wall 3 sty public hall

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture to rear wall rear yard

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of boxes and toys in scuttle closet and public hall 3 sty

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear fire escape

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at roof center

    May 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit at entrance door to basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    May 11, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrnace to apt 1 basement located at apt 1

    May 11, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor rear room basement apt 1 located at apt 1

    May 11, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on floor bathroom basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    May 11, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling through out basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    May 11, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative basement apt 1 velamor. , section '' ''

    Feb 10, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and heat riser rear room basement apt 1 velamor 935 1390 er1 98005218. , section '' ''

    Feb 10, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor rear room basement apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 10, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle front entrance door to bldg.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 2 & 3 stys public hall.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of clotheslines 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof closet 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling basement public hall.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires under stoop ceiling bldg front.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose stairs cellar to basement public hall.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles public halls all stories.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed landmark building 505 willoughby avenue bin #3048779 exterior altered. property black iron fence been removed. stone ground, and planting area demolished, an

    Aug 2, 2024 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of fswo. at time of inspection, observed demolition work in progress while on notice of stop work order, comply with stop work order

    Aug 18, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed illegal demolition work in progress at interior of subject premises. no permit was issued for job#b00614239per dob record, obtain all permits

    Aug 18, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at time of inspection, observed excessive demolition debris at cellar and 1st floor consisting combustilble materials and pile of garbage bags

    Aug 18, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35555150n issued 6/30/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit.remedy:comply with c

    Nov 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35555150m issued on 06/30/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/out a permit.remedy:com

    Oct 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35555150m issued on 06/30/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.remedy:compl

    Aug 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.at time of my inspection observed workers ongoing construction activities without dob job permit consisting of plumbing,demolition,electrical and 2 a/c unit installation framing occurring at

    Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations at time of my inspection observed construction debris at backyard exp3 approx 8 cubic feet creating hazard condition to neighbors

    Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 13, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1758 / 57
Assessed value
$139,440
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #362379, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.

Questions about 505 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 505 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Willoughby Bsd, LLC.

Does 505 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 505 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 505 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 505 Willoughby Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.