288 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

288 Willoughby Avenue is a 6-story, 12-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Hershel Silberstein and completed in 2020. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in recent months, with three separate complaints in December 2023, including one that initially received no findings during inspection. An open general ventilation system complaint from June 2025 adds to the building's recent maintenance challenges.

The property underwent significant scrutiny in late 2024, receiving four active violations from the Environmental Control Board for unauthorized construction work in the cellar to create additional living units, including electrical and plumbing installations, with a $10,000 penalty imposed. Historical records show various maintenance and safety compliance issues, including multiple heat/hot water complaints, electrical problems, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in December 2023 requiring corrected posting of safety notices. The building's construction phase (2019-2020) faced several regulatory issues, including multiple inspections revealing safety concerns such as inadequate work/storage zones, failure to provide roof protection, and worker safety training violations, though most were ultimately resolved.

The property has maintained active bedbug reporting compliance since 2022, with no infestations reported in the most recent filing periods, though there was one period in 2024 with reports of eradicated units. Recent rodent inspections indicate variable pest control success, with the most recent 2025 inspection passing, though previous inspections showed rat activity in 2024. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and modification permits being issued throughout its first five years of operation, indicating ongoing property management attention, though the recent unauthorized construction violations suggest some work occurred outside approved parameters.