159 Willoughby Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11205
12 Units
•Built in 1885
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 159 Willoughby Avenue
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Recent reviews for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 indicate mixed sentiments. Tenants appreciate the spacious living areas and friendly neighbors. However, issues with cleanliness, pest control, and unresponsive management are common concerns. Suggestions include better building maintenance and improved communication from the landlord. While some recommend the building for its charm and layout, others advise caution due to infestations and management shortcomings. Overall, there's potential for improvement through addressing maintenance issues promptly and enhancing communication to create a more favorable living experience.
Reviews (3)
2.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Don’t live here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Spacious living area
Cons:
Filthy
Mouse infested
Non-responsive management
They don’t return security deposits
Mouse infested
Non-responsive management
They don’t return security deposits
3.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
Needs more love and care
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very friendly neighbors and a lot of space
Cons:
They overwork the superintendent, are very slow in replying to emails about issues, also we constantly get letters from the city about their summons they don’t answer
Advice to owner:
Put some better care into the building
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 159 Willoughby Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.58 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 11, 2020: § 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain guard at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 28, 2020: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material around skylight enclosure at public hall, 4th story
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
J
John Bhawandat
2.8(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•12 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
W
159 Willoughby Avenue
2.8(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•12 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
Sam Weinberg
2.8(18)
Head Officer•
12 Properties•119 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
W
159 Willoughby LLC
2.8(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•12 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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