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1401 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

2
DOB Complaints
33
311 Housing Calls
101
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1401 Willoughby Avenue

1401 Willoughby Avenue, a 3-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Eli Esses, has experienced recurring heating system challenges in early 2025, with multiple tenant complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building from January to March 2025. The building has also faced various maintenance issues, including a ventilation system problem in October 2024, a power outage in January 2024, and violations related to flooring and wall conditions documented in December 2023.

More recently, the property has been subject to rodent activity, with inspections in 2025, 2024, and multiple instances in 2022 showing ongoing pest control challenges. The building has several open violations as of 2024, including issues with a window counterbalance, vestibule door hardware, smoke detector deficiencies, and lead paint concerns in Apartment 1D, as well as various public hallway maintenance issues noted during an April 2024 inspection.

Historical data shows the building faced significant fire safety concerns in 2019-2021, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations regarding blocked fire egress and non-compliance with commissioners' orders, resulting in penalties totaling $18,125. Bedbug infestations have also been documented, with the most recent report from 2025 showing one infested unit. The property has undergone various inspections for both bedbug and rodent activity between 2019 and 2025, indicating ongoing challenges with pests and building maintenance issues that affect resident comfort and safety.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1401 Willoughby Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 18
Year built 1931
Total area 15498 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
101
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
33
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
12
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1401 Willoughby Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1401 Willoughby Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-022025-03-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-02-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-17COpenNone1D§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-17BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORYNone
2024-04-17BOpenNone2F§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-04-17BOpenNone1D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-04-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-02 18:07HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-20 10:31HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-22 00:50HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 19:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 10:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1401 Willoughby Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37228722019-09-23CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-09-24Oath Violation Served (2019-09-24)
36788072018-12-10CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-03-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-03-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1401 Willoughby Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-12-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905043992021-11-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-291112023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-270002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-18ComplianceRat Activity
2024-06-09ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-15InitialRat Activity
2023-02-16BAITBait applied
2022-12-03BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-09-1535536482PRAM ASICIATES REALTYFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39009972Z ISSUED ON 9/24/2019 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.FAIRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-07-2935534566NRAM ASICIATES REALTYFAILURE TO MAINTAIN/USE OF PROHIBITED HARDWARE. FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39009972Z ISSUED ON 9/24/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.RESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-01-2135526406YRAM ASICIATES REALTYFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39009472Z ISSUED ON 09/24/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FIRE EGRESS BLOCKED. EMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &RESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-10-1535521510LRAM ASICIATES REALTYFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39009972Z ISSUED IN 9/24/19 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY102-01.DOOR AT FIRE ESCAPES LOCATED ARESOLVE1250.01250.0
2020-02-1535517538LRAM ASICIATES REALTYFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39009972Z ISSUED ON 09-24-2019,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01.DOOR AT FIRE EGRESS PASSARESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1401 Willoughby Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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