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481a Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0069Map

Owner of record: Hershkowitch, Yoel

481a 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 Hershkowitch, Yoel. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2023. 38 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 27, 2023

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 · 43

  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer at basement

    Jan 21, 2012

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gdfl, bsmt-apt at north

    Jan 21, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in foyer

    Jan 21, 2012

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 opening created and wood stairs installed creating duplex apt. inconjunction with cellar located at bsmt-apt gdfl

    Jan 21, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes .. at cellar

    Jan 21, 2012

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell- buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting throughout at cellar

    Nov 1, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1

    Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1

    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 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell from street to in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective fireproof self-closing door north in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty dead bolt and chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged entrance door in the 2nd bedroom 2 from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sheet rock at ceiling in the 1st living room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 installed in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose faucet handles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable light fixtures at rear yard

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at rear of boiler room cellar

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of basement sty public hall and stairs to cellar

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony rear

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding onto 3 sty balcony rear

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement to 3 sty public hall

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord extending along floor of 2 sty public hall to 2 sty apt 2 front located at apt 2

    Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sashes windows rear room 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash chain kitchen window 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind kitchen sink cabinet and closet ceiling over kitchen rane 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle closet.

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open paint cans front cellar.

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 10, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Sep 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2004 · 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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1758 / 69
Assessed value
$117,180
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #365574, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 481a Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 481a Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hershkowitch, Yoel.

Does 481a Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 481a 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 481a Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 481a 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.