485 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0067Map
Owner of record: Sosa, Waltnel X
485 Willoughby Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sosa, Waltnel X. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 35 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 63
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 · 36
- 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash/basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water line at bath-tub in the bathroom located at apt 3
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection leaky waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around skylight in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( mice ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents ( rats ) at cellar
Nov 5, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at washbasin , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile, at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread # 3 from bottom up, 2nd story at public hall stairs
Nov 5, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet handle tub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet handle wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 10th up 1st to 2nd sty public hall at public hall
Sep 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose metal handrail basement to 1st sty public hall at public hall
Sep 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 2nd. to 3rd. at public hall stairs
Jul 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3fl., 3rd story
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 3FL.
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3fl., 3rd story
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 3FL.
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3fl., 3rd story
Jul 3, 2003 · Apt 3FL.
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand railing at basement at public hall stairs
Jul 2, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 2nd and 12th tread from bottom at basement at public hall stairs
Jul 2, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 1st from bottom at stoop at front areaway
Jul 2, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit illegal work noted:at 2nd & 3rd fl one wall between the two front rms been removed & re erected at center of the center window the center windows at same fls (2nd x 3rd) been closed with sheetro
Dec 17, 2007 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Roof
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,376 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1758 / 67
- Assessed value
- $126,180
- Landmark / historic district
- Willoughby-Hart Historic District
HPD registration #813464, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 485 Willoughby Avenue
Who owns 485 Willoughby Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sosa, Waltnel X.
Does 485 Willoughby Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 485 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 485 Willoughby Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 485 Willoughby Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.