707 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

707 Willoughby Avenue is a 7-story, 20-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Steven Wilson and constructed in 2019. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent sightings reported in May 2025 and confirmed rat activity in subsequent inspections through July 2025, following a pattern of inspections showing both compliance and ongoing rodent presence.

The property has undergone significant scrutiny regarding construction and safety compliance, particularly during its initial years. In 2021, there were multiple enforcement actions related to illegal hotel rooms and construction safety compliance, though these violations were eventually dismissed or resolved. The building's construction phase (2019-2020) saw several noteworthy issues, including multiple Environmental Control Board violations for deficient structural drawings, with fines totaling $20,000 imposed on design professionals, and a stop work order related to model apartments which was rescinded.

Despite these initial challenges, more recent records from 2022 onward show no bedbug or infestation reports, indicating improved conditions in this regard. The property has maintained a regular pattern of permit issuance and compliance inspections, suggesting some level of ongoing oversight. While the building has experienced various violations and safety concerns throughout its history, particularly during construction and the immediate post-construction period, the most pressing current issue appears to be the recurring rodent problem, with recent inspections showing consistent rodent activity despite the building passing some earlier inspections.