685 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01761-0056Map
Owner of record: Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC
685 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 22 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 75
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 · 45
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at building front
Sep 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Feb 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Aug 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox for apartment 1a at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north, and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north, east, and west walls (approx. 3 sq. ft.) [at lower level] in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at baseboard radiator (at west wall) in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors at mailboxes for apartments 1a, 2a, and 3a at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north, east, and west walls (approx. 3 sq. ft.) [at lower level] in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16617552 issued 23-jan-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestbule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard, 1st story
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 square feet at ceiling and north wall duplex lower level in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at cellar
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 19, 2018
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 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Zoning none
Conform to zoning regulations/discontinue illegal parking
Aug 6, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1761 / 56
- Assessed value
- $136,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #385250, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 685 Willoughby Avenue
Who owns 685 Willoughby Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC.
Does 685 Willoughby Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 685 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 685 Willoughby Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 685 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.