196 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The 34-story, 476-unit residential building at 196 Willoughby Street in Fort Greene, constructed in 2019 and owned by Jarrod Whitaker, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there were multiple heating and hot water complaints affecting the entire building in September 2024, and recurring issues with windows in Apartment 9M were documented in both 2023 and 2024, resulting in housing maintenance code violations.

The building has also faced multiple safety and sanitary concerns, including sewage-related problems in mid-2023 and electrical safety issues on the 9th floor that remain open as of 2024. The property's service record shows a concerning pattern of complaints regarding unauthorized smoking in designated smoke-free areas, with incidents reported in late 2024 and early 2025.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations (reporting zero cases for the past three years), there have been several notable incidents during the construction phase from 2020-2021, including safety violations that resulted in penalties for the construction company, though many subsequent violations were dismissed. The building's systems have undergone regular inspections and permit updates, with the most recent permits issued in 2023-2024 for various maintenance and safety-related work. While most complaints have been addressed and closed, several recent violations, including missing safety covers on electrical outlets in public areas, remain open as of the latest inspection date in 2024.