237 Willis Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 340 recorded HPD violations, above the Mott Haven average of 56.3.
The 8-unit, 5-story building at 237 Willis Avenue in Mott Haven, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Point Willis Partners LLC, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2026. The building has accumulated a troubling record of violations and violations, including 139 Class C (Immediately Hazardous), 201 Class B (Hazardous), and 85 Class A (Non-Hazardous) Housing Maintenance Code Violations over the past seven years. Recent inspections in August 2026 identified multiple Class C violations related to hot water availability in apartments 2N and 5S, along with hazardous conditions involving defective self-closing doors at the building entrance and various maintenance issues in public areas. The building currently faces multiple active ECB violations, including unsafe electrical conditions with open breaker panels and a main line box without covers (penalty $1,600), unauthorized electrical modifications (penalty $2,500), and serious egress issues with a malfunctioning main entrance door (penalty $6,250).
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What's in the 237 Willis Avenue report
Is 237 Willis Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 237 Willis Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 8 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 237 Willis Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 638 buildings in this neighborhood, 25 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Gross area | 9,312 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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237 Willis Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Aug 20, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Jan 31, 2022.
Registered contact for this building.
Great Neck, NY 11021
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237 Willis Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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237 Willis Avenue event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 2N, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Civ14 Mailed |
| 08/12/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 5S, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Civ14 Mailed |
| 08/12/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Fire Retardant Material At Ceiling At 1St Public Hall Bulkhead From East | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/12/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 Hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) Mdl And 28 Rcny §25-171: Replace Or Repair The Self-Closing Doors That Is Missing Or Defective Latch At Building Entrance Door , 1St Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/12/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10 Sq Ft At Ceiling At 1St Public Hall Bulkhead From East | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | Electric – Power Outage | Immediate Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 06/23/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | 2N |
| 06/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 2N |
| 06/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Sewage | Emergency | Close | 2N |
| 06/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Close | 2N |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | Electric | Power Outage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 06/23/2026 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/12/2026 | Plumbing | Water Supply | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 06/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Sewage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | 2447805 | Closed | 59 | 08/15/2026 |
| 05/19/2026 | 2441197 | Active | 45 | 05/29/2026 |
| 02/25/2026 | 2435048 | Closed | 7R | 03/13/2026 |
| 02/17/2026 | 2434444 | Closed | 2F | 02/17/2026 |
| 02/17/2026 | 2434457 | Closed | 58 | 03/06/2026 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Requesting Engineering Report. At Time Of Inspection Observed Exposure 3(Back) At 3,4 & 5Th Floors Vertical Cracks & Missing Mortar At Bricks, Interior Bulkhead Ceiling Water Penetration Peeling, Expo 1(Front) Around Main Entrance Deteriorated And Cracking Cement Structural Stability In Question. | |
| 06/04/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | P-Plumbing None | Based On Commissioner'S Suspension Notification Intends To Revoke All Plumbing Approvals And Permit Issued Under Job# X00930170 Due To Suspension Of License Master Plumber #1138. Stop All Plumbing Work Under Above Mentioned Permit Immediately. | |
| 11/13/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 06/11/2025 |
| 09/10/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Failure To Maintain At Time Of Inspection Observed Mutiple Cracks In Facade At Exp#2 Also Cracked Bricks Under Window Seal On Floor Two And Three. | |
| 09/10/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Failure To Maintain At Time Of Inspection Observed Mutiple Cracks In Facade At Exp#2 Also Cracked Bricks Under Window Seal On Floor Two And Three. |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2026 | 39200714L | Active | I Observed Unsafe Unsuitable Electrical Conditions, Open Breaker Panels And Main Line Box Without Covers Subject To Electrocution Or Potential Fire., Comply With Ec; Fix All Conditions As Per Nec And Nyc Amendm | $1,600 |
| 08/15/2026 | 39200715N | Active | I Observed Replacement Of Line Side Raceway Due To Electrical Short And 200 Amp Service Panel And Meter Enclosure Installed Without And Electrical Permit On File., Obtain Permit; Obtain Electrical Panel | $2,500 |
| 07/01/2026 | 35734167M | Active | Failure To Provide Unobstructed Exit Passageway. Noted: Main Entrance/Exit Door Was Not Readily Openable From The Egress Side. Level Hardware Failed To Fully Retract Making It Difficult To Open Or Close Correct | $6,250 |
| 07/01/2026 | 35734168Y | Active | Failure To Maintain Building In Code-Compliant Manner. Noted: At Roof Level, Interior Bulkhead Has Water Penetrations Creating Water Damage To Ceiling. At The Time Of Inspection, Also At The Main Entrance Crack | $6,250 |
| 02/17/2026 | 39177382L | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection Observed Exposure 3(Back) At 3,4 & 5Th Floors Vertical Cracks & Missing Mortar At Bricks, Interior Bulkhead Ceiling Water Penetration Peeling, Expo 1(Front) Around Main Entrance Deteriorat | $6,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2021 | $3,860,000 | C7 | Mott Haven/Port Morris | |
| 12/15/2015 | $3,300,000 | C7 | Mott Haven/Port Morris |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 08/19/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/02/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 07/30/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/06/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 09/03/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 03/04/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 01/14/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 01/07/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01 | Installation Of Gas Cooking Equipment And Plumbing Fixtures | Permit Issued | 06/03/2024 |
| 09/08/2023 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Roof | Proposed Interior Renovation Of Existing Store Including Installation Of Counter, Shelves, Flooring, Gwb Drop Ceiling, Ss Hood, Exhaust Duct And Exhaust Fan And Replacement Of Storefront And Glass Door As Per Plans. | Permit Issued | 09/08/2023 |
| 09/08/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Roof | Proposed Interior Renovation Of Existing Store Including Installation Of Counter, Shelves, Flooring, Gwb Drop Ceiling, Ss Hood, Exhaust Duct And Exhaust Fan And Replacement Of Storefront And Glass Door As Per Plans. | Permit Issued | 09/08/2023 |
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