992 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

At 992 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, a four-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1953, several concerning patterns emerge from the available data. Most notably, there is a persistent rodent issue, with the most recent rat activity reported in March 2025, though a compliance inspection in April 2025 showed passing results. The building has experienced multiple safety-related concerns, including open violations regarding lead paint hazards in Apartment 3R (notably affecting bathroom and ceiling areas) identified in November 2024, and previous issues with carbon monoxide detection and smoke alarms throughout the building.

The property has undergone numerous inspections and received various housing code complaints between 2024-2025, including a significant water leak issue in March 2025, though an inspection could not be completed due to access issues. In late 2024, multiple inspections covered various concerns including mold, door/window issues, paint/plaster conditions, and general maintenance matters, though most were closed without violations being issued. The building's electrical systems have been a particular area of concern, with several Environmental Control Board violations issued in October 2020 regarding electrical equipment, wiring, and safety requirements, with associated penalties totaling over $5,000.

Additionally, there are historical concerns about window guard compliance, self-closing doors, and fire escape maintenance. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2020 (with three consecutive years of no reported issues from 2021-2024), the pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident safety features. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various housing code violations between 2020-2025, with some violations remaining open while others have been marked as resolved or dismissed. The building's management has appeared to address many of the system requirements through permit applications and corrections, though there have been multiple instances of inspection access being denied or violations not being properly certified.