363 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 363 Willoughby Avenue building, a 3-story New Law Tenement built in 1905, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns appearing to be moisture-related problems. As of June 2024, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple open violations against Apartment 1A, specifically citing problems with water leaks and defective plastered surfaces and paint at the ceiling in various areas, including the private hallway and kitchen.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues from 2025-2024 including plumbing problems (toilet issues), flooring concerns, and paint/plaster damage, with some of these complaints showing patterns of inspection access difficulties. The property has shown a generally consistent record of addressing safety requirements, though there was a concerning period in 2022 when both carbon monoxide and smoke detector violations were noted in Apartment 1B and required repairs. The building's residents have successfully maintained a bedbug-free environment according to all recent annual reports from 2019 through 2025, and recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passed without issue, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2016.

Repairs and violations history shows the property owner, Felicia Colon, has addressed most issues within reasonable timeframes, with the exception of the currently open violations from June 2024. The building's documented service requests and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water damage and building envelope issues, though many of these problems have been addressed through normal channeling of complaints to HPD. The property has generally maintained compliance with health and safety codes regarding pest control and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, as evidenced by the reliable bedbug reports and passing rodent inspections in more recent years.