1352 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 1352 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Mendel Jacobowitz, has experienced a series of significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there are multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions, including mold, pests, and garbage/recycling storage issues, with the building receiving multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in June 2025. The building's safety systems have also raised concerns, with recent complaints about cooking gas issues, door problems, and an intercom system that requires attention.

Earlier inspections in late 2023 identified several critical safety violations, including missing carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 2L and 3L, inadequate bathroom ventilation, and issues with self-closing doors in both apartments and common areas. While there have been some improvements, as evidenced by the closure of several violations after correction, notable ongoing concerns include a Class C violation (currently open) regarding self-closing doors in apartment 2L and rodent activity in the cellar. The property has a documented history of pest control efforts, with multiple rodent inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2023 and 2024, though a March 2025 inspection did pass.

In terms of building systems, there were heating and hot water complaints in February 2025, and previous concerns about plumbing work without proper permits were noted in 2018. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to multiple reporting periods from 2021 through 2025, with no infested units reported. The maintenance history shows regular interaction with city housing authorities, with inspectors frequently finding violations requiring correction, though many issues have been addressed through official channels. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices, with the most recent comprehensive inspection period showing a pattern of persistent maintenance issues requiring attention across multiple building systems and safety components.