856 Willoughby Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221
8 Units
•Built in 1931
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
47 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 149 violations which is 18.62 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
42Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
52Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
54Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Feb 10, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing metal screen below skylight at bulkhead at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Feb 07, 2024§27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Sep 02, 2023§ 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 02, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 02, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 02, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 06, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 06, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 06, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the foyer , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 04, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plates at, heat risers west and north, walls, in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 04, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 04, 2023Section 27-2041 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 04, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Jan 15, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercommunication system, from the building entrance to the panel on the north wall in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Jan 09, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the bathroom , the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 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 missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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.Nov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd storyNov sent out
Dec 19, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Aug 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 30, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the private hallway , the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation thhe 1st radiator from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 30, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Dec 30, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 17, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Nov 17, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 17, 2019Section 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 missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 17, 2019Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 01, 2019Section 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 .. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 07, 2019Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 07, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 07, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hallNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
1.125 stars
Devilish landlord, STAY AWAY
Former Tenant
Pros:
Convenient location, fun neighborhood vibes
Cons:
No heat at all (broken), (c) openigloo old buil...
Advice to owner:
No advice to the property owner because he’s a ...