1119 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit, 1931 old-law tenement building at 1119 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Herman Mauskopf, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations involving the building's infrastructure, including problems with flooring and stairs, plumbing issues (including a sink basin problem), and general maintenance concerns such as cabinet issues and a slow water leak - though not all of these complaints resulted in violations.

A particularly concerning pattern emerged in 2024-2025 regarding rodent control, with multiple inspections documenting rat activity and the application of bait in both 2024 and early 2025. The building has also faced recurring heating and hot water issues, with complaints documented in 2022 for both the entire building and individual apartments, though these were reportedly resolved promptly.

A December 2024 inspection of apartment 2R revealed several concerning violations, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a lead-based paint hazard, and issues with floor and fixture maintenance, though many of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected in early 2025. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported in the past five reporting periods from 2021 to 2024. While the building has had a history of various maintenance issues, it's worth noting that not all complaints result in violations, and many reported problems have been addressed through proper channels, though some recent violations remain open as of 2025.