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475 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01758-0073Map

Owner of record: Zhao, Jonathan

475 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 Zhao, Jonathan. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 20 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

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
  • 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 18, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a door chain guard located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/ buzzer/intercom system located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt bb

    Jul 10, 2015 · Apt BB

    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 required

    Jan 5, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Nov 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement apt.

    Nov 2, 1989

    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.

    Nov 2, 1989

    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.

    Nov 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Observed at 1231 pm on 3/18/20 floors 1 thru 3 lighting fixtures and wall switches removed during interior demo of the home. dept records reveal no permit was filed for the described scope of work, obtain permi

    Mar 18, 2020 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 4THFL

    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 / 73
Assessed value
$138,180
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #359582, last renewed Nov 12, 2024.

Questions about 475 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 475 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhao, Jonathan.

Does 475 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

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

Is 475 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 475 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 475 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.