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487 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0066Map

Owner of record: Sterling Properties NY LLC

487 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 Sterling Properties NY LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 33

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    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 7, 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.

    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
  • 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***

    Oct 6, 2012

    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 minimum required

    Dec 11, 2006

    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. lights not on.

    Apr 27, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles bathroom 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1999 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor northeast room 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door lock jamb north entrance 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet draws kitchen 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 17, 1989

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Dec 17, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Nov 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Nov 13, 1989 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar center.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Nov 13, 1989 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 3 sty apt.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guide stop rear.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes grapevine all stys rear.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of painfirear fire escape all parts.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule & all stys public halls.

    Nov 13, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 samuels. , section '' ''

    Jun 17, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty apt 2 rear room. , section '' ''

    Jun 17, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 17, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 17, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 3

    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
3,376 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1758 / 66
Assessed value
$119,880
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #314996, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 487 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 487 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Properties NY LLC.

Does 487 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 487 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 487 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 487 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.