1344 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

As of July 2025, 1344 Willoughby Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story Class A residential building in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Ismael Feliciano. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with documented complaints in both February 2022 and September 2018, though these were resolved within a week of reporting.

More concerning is the recent inspection in August 2024, which revealed multiple open violations in Apartment 3, including problems with plaster surfaces, roof leaks, and missing safety devices (carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector). Additional open violations from 2024 affect both Apartments 2 and 3, concerning various maintenance issues including door repairs and bathroom conditions. The building's maintenance record shows some historical plumbing concerns, with a complaint noted in 2018 regarding potentially illegal plumbing work, though inspectors were unable to access the property to verify.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, as evidenced by recent filings up to July 2025. The property has also passed its most recent rodent inspections in March 2025 and April 2024, following a period of rat activity noted in August 2022. The building's age and current open violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic building systems and apartment safety features, though the persistent heating issues appear to be sporadic rather than permanent.