1356 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1356 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1931, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with particular concerns emerging in late 2024. In November 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including issues with garbage/recycling storage, pests, and mold, though inspections were either inconclusive or found no violations. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence between 2022 and 2024, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passing.

The property has also faced HVAC challenges, with a heat/hot water complaint in October 2024 being resolved, and wiring and plumbing permit violation complaints dating back to 2018 and 2020 respectively. Recent violations from 2024 include problems with garbage storage, missing signage, and issues with floor conditions, though many of these complaints were either closed without violation findings or required re-inspection due to incomplete evaluations. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with several issues being corrected, including a $0 penalty for unpermitted electrical work identified in 2018, though there remain some open violations regarding encumbrances in public hallways noted in 2024. The property has maintained a clear record of bedbug infestations since 2020, reporting zero infested units in its most recent filings.

As of late 2024, the building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges primarily related to sanitation, pest control, and building systems. The majority of recent complaints were investigated but did not result in formal violations, suggesting responses were handled through regular maintenance channels. The property has demonstrated some infrastructural issues, particularly in Apartment 1R, which was cited in 2024 for hot water temperature, flooring, and pest problems, though these violations were subsequently closed. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, particularly related to sanitation and pest control, it's worth noting that many recent complaints were either resolved or did not result in formal violations upon inspection.