1241 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1241 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Frank Palmeri, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most concerning is the persistent rodent problem, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, though recent bait applications in 2025 suggest ongoing management efforts. The building has also faced ventilation and air quality challenges, evidenced by a sewage odor complaint in November 2024 and an attempted but incomplete HPD inspection regarding door issues in May 2025.

While the building has maintained a zero-infestation record on its mandatory bedbug reports since 2019, it has accumulated various Housing Maintenance Code violations that warrant attention. These include multiple open violations from 2018 related to posting required safety and maintenance notices in common areas, such as gas leak procedures and heating system contact information, as well as a broken marble door saddle at the entrance. The property has documented regular compliance reporting for bedbugs between 2019 and 2024 showing no infested units.

The most recent building activity suggests ongoing pest management efforts, with multiple bait applications recorded between April and May 2025. The building's age (1931) and status as a "New Law Tenement" indicate it was built before the implementation of New York's modern building codes, though it is required to comply with current housing maintenance regulations. The property's inspection history shows a pattern of addressing but not fully resolving various maintenance issues, particularly concerning pest control and safety notice compliance, though many violations have been closed through documented corrections or compliance inspections.