965 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
965 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick is a 5-story, 63-unit residential building constructed in 2017 and currently owned by Shlomo Karpen. The building has experienced several maintenance issues since its completion, with the most recent concerns centering around apartment 2K as of July 2023, where multiple violations were documented including a broken kitchen sink waste drain pipe, missing refrigerator door handle, loose entrance door knob, faulty electrical outlet, and a broken bathroom door knob. The building has also had various infrastructure and appliance-related complaints in recent years, including indoor air quality issues in 2024, refrigerator problems in 2021, and water supply concerns in 2020, though no violations were issued for these complaints.
The property has an active Department of Buildings violation from May 2019 regarding a Category 5 inspection that remains unresolved as of the latest records. Notably, the building underwent a rat activity inspection in February 2024, though subsequent rodent inspections in March 2024 and March 2025 passed. Bedbug reporting shows a generally low infestation rate, with only one unit affected in the 2020-2021 period, and recent filings (2022-2025) indicating no infestations.
The building's owners have maintained compliance with HPD's annual bedbug reporting requirements. The property has faced some regulatory challenges, including undelivered benchmarking reports in 2021, though this violation was dismissed in 2025. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, recent inspections have shown improvement in building conditions, particularly regarding pest control and bedbug management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 63 |
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Year built | 2017 |
Total area | 43058 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 961 Willoughby Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 963 Willoughby Ave, New York, NY 11221
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