478 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The 4-unit, 4-story apartment building at 478 Willoughby Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Anthony Hudson and constructed in 1931, is currently facing multiple concerning issues as of mid-2025. The property has experienced several significant maintenance problems, including simultaneous heating system failure and power outages reported as emergencies on June 30, 2025. A rat sighting was reported and investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on the same day, with violations noted that will require follow-up inspections.
The building has also generated multiple complaints in June 2025 regarding unauthorized construction work and illegal after-hours work, with one resulting in a partial stop-work order. The property has a documented history of rat activity, with three inspections in 2025 (March 5, March 27, and July 11) showing evidence of rodent presence, though earlier inspections in 2024 and 2023 generally passed. While there have been no confirmed bedbug infestations in recent years (with bedbug reports showing zero infested or eradicated units for the past two filing periods), the building has a pattern of receiving housing maintenance code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024, despite these violations being marked as closed.
Additionally, there is currently one open complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most showing compliance, though recent inspections indicate ongoing issues with rodent presence. The property has also received multiple complaints regarding illegal renovations and construction work, particularly in 2025, suggesting potential concerns about building code compliance and tenant notice requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 2700 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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