286 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0027Map
Owner of record: Prospect Equities Operating, LLC.
286 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Prospect Equities Operating, LLC.. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 58
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 64
- 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
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling (50 sq ft) , north wall (24 sq ft), east wall (24 sq ft) and south walls (21 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hinge, hook and eye vestibule door to 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hinge, hook and eye building entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at all stories balconies at building front stack at fire escape
Apr 17, 2023
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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ vestibule door ] at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 3B
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 1 sty southwest apt 3a rivera 638 2454 er1 97006660 located at apt 3a
Feb 27, 1997 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 1 sty southwest apt 3a er1 97006660 located at apt 3a
Feb 27, 1997 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain proper sidewalk shed illumination. shed does not have code compliant commercial conduit or dedicated circuit - no power available. alt permit #310103269 remedy: provide required illumination
Dec 30, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
No floor joist anchorage detail to masonry walls shown in construction documents. alt 1 permit #310103269 remedy:.provide signed, dated engineer shop drawings for joists anchorage requirements to sep/excavation 212-442-1698/fax 212-442-3925
Dec 30, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 14, 2005
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Sep 30, 1999
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 16, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 14, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 feet or higher w/o a permit. approx 45'ft of supported scaffold was erected at exposure #3 (back of bldg) w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit.
Mar 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec. 28.105.11 27-194 posing of permit. the building permit or copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the work site,visible to the public. no permit or copy of sidewalk shed permit posted at job site.
Mar 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/post signs at jobsite pursuant to subsection.noted:work on going under alt permit #310103269.no contractor/owner information displayed on construction fence or sidewalk shed.remedy:provide
Dec 30, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Stop all work failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted at time of insp an active site work ongoing under permit #310103269 for gut rehabilitation accumulation of debris at 1st fl
Oct 8, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Stop all work failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations noted at time of insp an active site work ongoing under permit #310103269 for gut rehab no construction fence alon
Oct 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc1001.1(misc) & 27-357 stop all work misc viol. failure to provide required means of egress noted at time of insp work ongoing under permit #310103269 for gut rehab accumulation of debris at first and cel
Oct 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building: noted: missing and unkey bricks at various location at east exterior facade. (2) windows are missing at 2nd, 3rd and 4th story east center section of building causing natural
Mar 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
27-127 failure to maintain building/ hazardous.
Sep 16, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,236 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,385 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 27
- Assessed value
- $844,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337331, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 286 Willoughby Avenue
Who owns 286 Willoughby Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect Equities Operating, LLC..
Does 286 Willoughby Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 286 Willoughby Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 286 Willoughby Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 286 Willoughby Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.