1163 Willmohr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 5-story, 11-unit building at 1163 Willmohr Street in Brownsville, managed by owner Joel Friedman, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to pest-related problems. From early 2024 through October 2024, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests, with violations issued in several instances. Notably, forced vacate orders were required for Apartments 1B and 4C due to severe infestations of rodents, vermin, and flies, with the 1B violations classified as Class B and C under the Housing Maintenance Code.

More recently, in October 2024, violations were issued regarding the cleaning and maintenance of public hallways and stairs, specifically related to paint conditions. The building's infrastructure has also shown some deterioration, with a water leak issue reported in September 2023 that resulted in violations, and complaints about indoor air quality in March 2024 that led to an advisory for corrections. Historical records indicate that between 2020-2021, the building underwent some construction work that prompted multiple safety-related complaints and violations, resulting in fines totaling $4,375 related to construction safety compliance, roof protection, and document maintenance.

These violations included concerns about temporary platforms and failure to obtain necessary licenses for neighboring property access during construction. The property has maintained its bedbug-free status consistently from 2020 through 2025, with no reported infestations in any units according to the New York City Bed Bug Registry. While there were initial indications of rat activity in late 2022, this was addressed through subsequent compliance inspections that passed. The building, classified as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A," was originally constructed in 1910 and has been subject to various typical maintenance and compliance issues experienced by older urban buildings, including the need for ongoing attention to cleaning and maintenance of public areas and prompt response to resident-reported issues.