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542 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01767-0019Map

Owner of record: Mehrel, Benjamin

542 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mehrel, Benjamin. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 20

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 25, 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.

    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
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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 7, 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.

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 22, 2018

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening bouble cylinder lock at metal entrance door to building

    May 29, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 31, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 9, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Nov 6, 1998

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect is broken window glass at 1st-3rd fl at front and rear defective vanil siding at 2nd and 3rd fl front and rear party wall adjoining to 540 willoughby avd damage by fire remedy:

    Feb 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 33FLOO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDGWI

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt APTC

    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
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
1,749 ft²
Lot area
1,767 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1767 / 19
Assessed value
$88,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341085, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 542 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 542 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mehrel, Benjamin.

Does 542 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 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 542 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 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.