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
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 · 78
- 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room
Mar 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 12, 2024
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 27, 2023
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Mar 2, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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.
Nov 30, 2017
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at basement sty apt 1 sylvia velamor , section '' ''
Jun 29, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture to rear wall rear yard
May 11, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories
May 11, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of boxes and toys in scuttle closet and public hall 3 sty
May 11, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit at entrance door to basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1
May 11, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative basement apt 1 velamor. , section '' ''
Feb 10, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle front entrance door to bldg.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 2 & 3 stys public hall.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of clotheslines 3 sty public hall.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling basement public hall.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires under stoop ceiling bldg front.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stairs cellar to basement public hall.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Jul 28, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.