1130 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 1130 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Jagidish Boodhan, has a mixed maintenance record since 2022. Most recently, in September 2024, there were three separate complaints about water leaks, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and flooring problems that were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were issued. Earlier in 2024, there were violations related to heat and hot water problems in Apartment 1R, specifically regarding insufficient hot water at fixtures, and defective bathroom ceiling plaster and paint.

Previous years have shown recurring maintenance issues, including multiple water leak complaints (2022, 2024), safety concerns (including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2022), and unsanitary conditions involving mold (2022). The building's violation history shows a significant instance of mold in Bathroom 1R in September 2022, which was classified as an A violation requiring immediate attention. The building's safety and habitability history also reveals some concerning patterns. In 2024, there was a complaint regarding blocked egress, though inspectors were unable to access the building to verify the issue.

The property experienced heat and hot water problems in early 2024, and a bedbug report for 2024-2025 showed no active infestations. Rodent inspections have shown a fluctuating pattern, with some initial inspections revealing rat activity in 2022 and 2023, though subsequent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 have passed. The building has faced two illegal conversion complaints (2018, 2021), but inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. While some violations from 2022 and 2023 have been resolved, there are still open violations as of 2025 that require attention, particularly regarding heating and water systems in Apartment 1R.