466 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

466 Willoughby Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Shimon Sabah and constructed in 1931. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns around mold, water leaks, and sanitation. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions, including mold, sewage issues, and pest infestations were documented, particularly affecting Basement Apartment 1.

Recent 2024 violations included defective fire escape equipment, a problematic self-closing door, and visible mold around the bathroom bathtub in Apartment 1. The building's water infrastructure has shown persistent problems, with multiple complaints about damp spots, including a significant incident requiring emergency attention in July 2023. While the building has undergone several inspections and corrections, including the resolution of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, some issues have required repeated attention.

Recent inspections in 2025 showed improved rodent control, with earlier inspections noting rat activity in September 2024 followed by a passing inspection in March 2025. The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2024. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has performed multiple inspections and addressed violations through various means, including sending advisories and issuing formal citations. Most recently, in late 2023, there were complaints regarding sewage odors and mold, highlighting ongoing challenges with moisture management in the building.