126 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 10-unit, 4-story building at 126 Willoughby Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Robert Adami, has a concerning history of pest and maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in July 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), flooring issues, and cabinet problems, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access for evaluation.

These complaints followed a pattern of open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code from 2021 to 2024. The building has also experienced persistent rodent activity, with bait applications recorded between February and July 2025, following earlier inspections that confirmed rat activity in February and March 2025. Additional recent concerns include an active Environmental Control Board violation from March 2023 regarding inadequate pedestrian protection during construction, with a $10,000 penalty attached.

In late 2019, there was an incident involving work contrary to a stop work order, though access was denied during inspection attempts. The building's management has consistently failed to address basic maintenance and reporting requirements, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations, particularly regarding pest control and flooring issues. While some permits were issued in 2019 for exterior work, the building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with both compliance and basic habitability standards.