491 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-unit, three-story brick building at 491 Willoughby Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Gloria Eugene-holder, was constructed in 1899 and has a history of maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there are persistent open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

The building has also experienced significant facade and structural issues, particularly documented in 2021, when violations were issued regarding the building's wall and appurtenances. These included problems with decorative masonry stone work above the main entrance collapsing and cornice deterioration, with active ECB violations from March 2021 carrying penalties totaling $13,750, though one related violation was dismissed in April 2021. More recent concerns have emerged regarding pest management, with rat activity documented in February and March 2025, though bait was applied in response to the findings.

The building's maintenance record shows some successful compliance outcomes, including passing inspections in 2024 and 2023, while an August 2024 rat activity inspection resulted in bait application as well. Historical complaint records from 2021 show various issues being reported and addressed, including debris concerns and construction work, with one complaint about inadequate sidewalk shed conditions being investigated and found to warrant no violations at the time of inspection. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with varying results ranging from "Passed" to "Rat Activity," indicating ongoing efforts to manage this particular maintenance challenge.