643 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The 4-story, 8-unit apartment building at 643 Willoughby Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by David Kramer and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are persistent rat infestation problems, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 being the only "Passed" result among multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2024.
The building has also faced significant quality of life concerns in Unit 1A, including multiple open violations as of May 2024 regarding window safety (missing/defective guards and balance issues), a mouse infestation, and previous problems with water leaks affecting both bathroom and hallway areas. Additional documented issues from 2023 include multiple housing maintenance code violations for unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing problems, and various repair needs, though some were resolved without violations being issued. The property has undergone regular inspections and enforcement actions, with a mix of passing and failing results for rodent control compliance.
Safety concerns have included a broken fire escape gate padlockable hasp as of May 2024, while emergency complaints in January 2023 regarding water supply issues were ultimately closed. The building's condition has shown some recent improvement, as suggested by the June 2025 passed rodent inspection, though multiple open violations from 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance needs. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2020, with all four previous reporting periods showing zero affected units.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 6840 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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