967 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 967 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Eden Ashourzadeh and built in 1931, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past couple of years. Most recently, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold, and plumbing issues related to steam pipes and risers, though HPD was unable to access the reported problem areas during their inspections. The building underwent a significant period of heat and hot water complaints in late 2024, with multiple tenants reporting issues between November 25-29, 2024, affecting the entire building.

These heat-related problems coincided with the discovery of multiple maintenance issues in apartment 4L, which was documented in late 2024 and included multiple violations such as mold growth in the bathroom, pest infestation, plumbing issues, and problems with smoke detectors, heating, and water supply systems. The building's history also includes several rodent activity inspections throughout 2023-2025, consistently showing evidence of rat activity, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years. Two notable incidents involved the boiler system: a defective sight glass and open oil lines violation in December 2022 that incurred a penalty of $625, and a December 2018 plumbing complaint that was investigated but found to have no violations at the time.

The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no infestations recorded during these annual surveys. The chronological sequence of events suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing infrastructure, and pest control. While several complaints have been promptly addressed, others show patterns of recurring issues, particularly in apartment 4L. The absence of recent bedbug reports is positive, though the persistent rat activity documented in multiple rodent inspections throughout 2023-2025 remains a notable concern for the building's overall maintenance profile.