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491 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0064Map

Owner of record: Holder Gloria

491 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Holder Gloria. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 22 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 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 · 34

  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 25, 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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 31, 2019

    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
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  • 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 16, 2016

    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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Sep 30, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 18, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 minimum required

    Dec 14, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors rear entrance to 3 sty apt.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt .

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chairs 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet etc basement sty public hall.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

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

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear.

    Apr 23, 1990

    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 suspended ceiling cellar thru out.

    Apr 23, 1990

    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 partition erected at rear reducing size of 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 23, 1990

    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 suspended ceiling kitchen basement sty.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Discontunue unlawful use of kitchen for sleeping purposes 2 sty apt.

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of peeling paint wood cornice at roof front.

    Mar 2, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    —

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    —

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain:front wall is in state of disrepair ornamental stone fell on front yard cracked and spalling stone noted at windows and there is potential of debris falling.ownr to immd instl sw shed at frnt to provide overhead protect to frnt entrance.engage pe & contr to evalu facade&rpr undr prmt.file for prmt by 3/1/21.strt wrk by 4/1/21

    Jan 14, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1 decorative masonry over 1st fl. entrance has collapsed. cornice over 3rd fl. windows have rotted exposing interior to elements further deteriorating facades structural stability.

    Jan 11, 2021

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed at expo.#1 the masonry decorative stone above the front entrance door is missing also there are some cracks at expo.#1 on the steps & wall.remedy

    Mar 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1 decorative masonry stone work over main entry has collapsed along with section of cornice over 3rd fl. windo

    Jan 11, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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
1899
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 / 64
Assessed value
$135,180
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #370156, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 491 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 491 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Holder Gloria.

Does 491 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 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 491 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 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.