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
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 · 70
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 20, 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 - 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 - 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.
Nov 25, 2024
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 12, 2024
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.
Mar 27, 2023
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.
Nov 4, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Nov 30, 2017
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.
Nov 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system at bldg. entrance , 1st story
Aug 19, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.