754A Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story brownstone at 754A Willoughby Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Simon Itah, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns centering around sewage problems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple sewage-related complaints investigated by both the Department of Health (DOHMH) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with at least one violation issued. The building has also encountered significant heat and hot water issues in March 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed, though inspections were often unable to gain access for verification.

Other notable historical concerns include a 2023 inspection revealing potential illegal modifications, including unauthorized wood stairs and piercings in the basement apartment, along with self-closing door issues at the boiler room. Multiple violations remain open as of 2023, including concerns about carbon monoxide detection and unauthorized living spaces in the cellar. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing-related problems, including sewage issues documented in 2021 that resulted in HPD violations.

While rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2021 through 2025 have shown passing results or bait application, there were periods of rat activity noted in mid-2021. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in recent filings and only a few eradicated units documented. The building's environmental history shows some concerns about fire safety, with violations related to blocked fire escapes and balcony storage in 2023, as well as issues regarding the self-closing doors at various building entrances. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has not accumulated excessive fines, and many issues have been addressed through various inspections and violations, though some remain active as of the latest available data.