1136 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Located at 1136 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, this three-story Old Law Tenement building was constructed in 1931 and currently contains 6 units under the ownership of Moshe Wilhelm. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with significant problems documented in 2023-2025 including multiple instances of mold (most recently reported in March 2025), plumbing issues, and rodent infestations. A concerning pattern of violations has emerged, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing citations for unsanitary conditions and mold in both 2024 and 2025, while rodent activity has been consistently documented through multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges, particularly within apartment 2L, which has experienced multiple violations including problems with windows, electrical systems, and safety devices between 2022-2024. These violations include issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire egress systems, though many of these violations were eventually closed following remediation. The property was recently cited for unauthorized alterations, with an active ECB violation issued in February 2024 regarding illegal conversions and floating stairs in apartments 3L and 3R, with a penalty of $1,250.

Historical records show previous building concerns including construction work without permits in 2018, and a stop work order was issued at that time. The building appears to have an ongoing challenge with pest control, as evidenced by multiple rodent activity reports throughout 2024 and 2025, despite no bedbug infestations reported in the past six years from 2019 to 2025. Recent HPD inspections have resulted in both emergency and immediate emergency complaints, particularly regarding mold and ceiling conditions, though some complaints were found to have no violations upon inspection. While many violations have been addressed and closed, the persistence of certain issues, particularly related to sanitation and pest control, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.