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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 43
- 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 - 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 - 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in foyer
Jan 21, 2012
Open — Invalid certification - 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 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes .. at cellar
Jan 21, 2012
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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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- 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 1, 1st story
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting throughout at cellar
Nov 1, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 installed in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 10, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable light fixtures at rear yard
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at rear of boiler room cellar
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of basement sty public hall and stairs to cellar
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony rear
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle closet.
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Show 17 more ↓
- 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
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.