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290 Willoughby Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0030Map

Owner of record: Beneth, Leah

290 Willoughby Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Beneth, Leah. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 20, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 70

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 20, 2026

    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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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 4, 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.

    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.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system at bldg. entrance , 1st story

    Aug 19, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at front areaway

    May 31, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front of building basement level

    Jul 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive use of electric extention wire running from public hall to apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at basement

    Jul 29, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall 10 sq.ft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell / buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( mice ) located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is missing ) located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls , and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 3, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose glass at lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 3, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    May 10, 2002 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable window in the bathroom located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    May 10, 2002 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    May 10, 2002 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection of the wasteline of the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    May 10, 2002 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the center room located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    May 10, 2002 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light. in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 2-l, 2nd story

    May 8, 2001 · Apt 2-L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl tiles. floor in the kitchen located at apt 2-l, 2nd story

    May 8, 2001 · Apt 2-L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-l, 2nd story

    May 8, 2001 · Apt 2-L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold center room west wall and ceiling 4 sty west apt 4r er1 located at apt 4r

    Dec 4, 1998 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at east walls all room 4th sty apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Oct 9, 1998 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring with large holes 4th sty apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Oct 9, 1998 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 4 sty west apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 4 sty west apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper and lower window sashes north room 4 sty west apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and clothes lines all stys rear.

    Aug 9, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Nov 27, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Loose cement at flue to chimney connection-front boiler jacket is not in place-debris is in boiler room and at the gas meters-hwh's are missing discharge pipes-fresh air is 1/2 blocked

    Feb 25, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLR

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 27, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 21, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 4R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,280 ft²
Lot area
2,385 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1925 / 30
Assessed value
$894,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305215, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.

Questions about 290 Willoughby Avenue

Who owns 290 Willoughby Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Beneth, Leah.

Does 290 Willoughby Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 290 Willoughby Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 290 Willoughby Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 290 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.