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498 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01766-0035Map

Owner of record: Joyner-Wells, Joanne

498 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joyner-Wells, Joanne. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 23 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 35

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Jul 23, 2018 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 30, 2017

    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 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 30, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing angle iron hace & boxes 12 up 2 to 3 sty stairs rear fire escape.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose laddler 1 sty extensive to rear yard.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key activated double cylinder lock at entrance to building 1 sty.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts required.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom return rail 3 sty balcony rear er1.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key activated double cylinder lock at rear door basement apt to yard.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls near stairs all stys pub halls.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 & 2 stys pub halls.

    Jun 6, 1990

    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.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of book case & other household articles 1 & 2 stys pub halls.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance gate to bldg.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 9 & 14 up at 1 to 2 sty rear balcony.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 2 & 12 up 2 to 3 sty at rear balcony.

    Jun 6, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar center.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of gress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof at 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood tread from 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots & household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles scuttle recess 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening iron gate installed at scuttle cover to roof 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1766 / 35
Assessed value
$117,480
Landmark / historic district
Willoughby-Hart Historic District

HPD registration #366445, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 498 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 498 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joyner-Wells, Joanne.

Does 498 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 498 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 498 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 498 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.