521 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01759-0073Map

521 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chaim Eigner. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 19 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 29
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 23

What to know

Concern

9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 29

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.
May 6, 2026
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 12, 2024
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.
Nov 17, 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 27, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
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
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts entire building. vacate # 158105
Dec 11, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof.
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at west and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling at cellar
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at cellar
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixtures, outlets and light switches at public hall
Dec 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at sink, washbasin, water closet and shower stall. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Sep 30, 2011
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Aug 22, 2011
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 required
Mar 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

Class - 1
Failure to maintain documents- at time of inspection observed suspended scaffold installed and in use at roof level at exp 2. upon request for suspended scaffold drawing (3314.3.3) suspended scaffold pre-shift
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to adequately protect adjoining properties- at time of inspection observed suspended scaffold in use at exp 2. no overhead protection or roof protection in place for adj. property address 611 marcy aven
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
No handrails- at time of inspection observed missing handrails at the front exterior stairway leading into building and interior stairway leading from 1st floor to basement cresting a hazardous conditions to al
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Housekeeping- at time of inspection observed construction debris not placed in bins or containers as req'd by code at the following locations. roof level, rear yard, and front yard, maintain adequate constructi
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at exposure #1 construction fence erected approximately 20ft in length by 8ft in height without a valid permit., obtain all permits
Aug 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide project information panel as required. at time of inspection, observed missing project information panel for active site under alteration job# b00491371. no informations were provided on the
Aug 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Inadequate site safety plan.noted:at the time of my inspection of construction work site,i observed work in progress(plumbing,staircase erection).upon my request for site safety plan,site safety plan only have
Apr 5, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 1, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cooking gas
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 2
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 (C3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 2,400 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1759 / 73
Assessed value: $209,250
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #364416, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 521 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 521 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chaim Eigner.

Does 521 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 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 521 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 Willoughby Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.