138 Willoughby Street
Analysis
The property carries high risk due to significant over‑building and material safety penalties, outweighing its modern construction and large unit sizes.
The good
- Built in 2017, so the structure is modern
- Large average unit size of 1159 sq ft
- High assessed value of $96,715,396 indicates strong valuation
- 57 floors provide ample vertical density
The bad
- Residential floor‑area ratio of 24.71 exceeds the residential limit of 10, meaning the building is over‑built for residential use
- Safety‑violation penalties of $64,500 and 39 unpaid safety violations are material debts
- Seven open violations remain unresolved
- No arm‑length sale recorded and market value on record is $0
Written by a language model from this property's own figures — the same numbers shown on this page. It introduces no facts of its own: every figure it cites is checked against the data before the text is shown. It is a reading of the numbers, not a professional opinion, and it can be wrong about emphasis even when it is right about arithmetic. See our methodology.
What the numbers say
Generated from this property's own figures using the rules set out in our methodology. Every statement below refers to a number shown on this page.
Already larger than residential zoning would allow
The building occupies a floor-area ratio of 24.71, against a residential limit of 10.00 — it is over that limit by 14.71. A building in this position almost always predates the current rules and is legally non-conforming: it may generally remain, but it typically cannot be enlarged for residential use, and it may not be rebuildable as it stands.
A light open-violation load
Only 7 violations are currently open across 458 residential units, with $0.00 outstanding. For a building of this age that is a modest figure.
Development & zoning
Floor-area ratio
| Built | 24.71 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 10.00 |
| Commercial limit | 12.00 |
| Community-facility limit | 12.00 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 12.00 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -12.71 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 21,474 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $96,715,396 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $5,208,750 |
| Assessed building | $91,506,646 |
| Market value on record | $0 |
| Assessed as % of market | — |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $0 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | — |
The levy is an estimate — taxable value × the published rate for the class. It does not account for exemptions or abatements the property may carry, and will not match an actual bill. It is not the property's total debt to the city: unpaid tax and water arrears are not shown anywhere on this page.
Assessed value by year
| Year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $0 | — |
| 2026 | $0 | — |
| 2025 | $0 | — |
| 2024 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | $0 | — |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 57 |
| Building area | 530,633 sq ft |
| Residential area | 472,115 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 58,518 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Ownership | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Total units | 460 |
| Residential units | 458 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 1,031 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 29,259 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | RM |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | DeKalb Av (B, Q, R) — 0.1 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 13 |
| Police precinct | 84 |
| Nearest firehouse | Brooklyn Borough Command/Division 11/Battalion 31/Engine 207/Ladder 110 — 172 Tillary Street |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Minimal hazard (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Not in an evacuation zone |
| Environmental restriction | Hazardous materials, noise |
| Cleanup site | Environmental cleanup site (completed) |
| Evictions on record | 8 (most recent 2025) |
Energy & emissions
| Energy use intensity | 56.9 kBtu/ft² |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 3,638 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dekalb Avenue, 57c | 2026-06-23 | $2,675,000 | — | — |
| 138 Willoughby Street, 46c | 2026-06-18 | $2,287,978 | — | — |
| 9 Dekalb Avenue, 53b | 2026-06-17 | $2,400,000 | — | — |
| 9 Dekalb Avenue, 56f | 2026-06-16 | $2,950,000 | — | — |
| 9 Dekalb Avenue, 58f | 2026-06-12 | $3,040,000 | — | — |
| 138 Willoughby Street, 51e | 2026-06-09 | $3,007,838 | — | — |
| 9 Dekalb Avenue, 71d | 2026-05-15 | $3,150,000 | — | — |
| 138 Willoughby Street, 31g | 2026-05-12 | $940,000 | — | — |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open per residential unit | 0.0 (calculated) |
| Enforcement penalties | $0.00 |
| Safety-violation penalties | Not available |
| Total penalties owed | $64,500.00 (calculated) |
| On tax-lien sale list | No |
Activity
| Complaints recorded | 272 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 73 |
| Recorded documents | 0 |
| Legal proceedings | 0 |
Total penalties owed combines two separate debts — enforcement penalties (from summonses) and safety-violation penalties (unfiled inspections and reports on boilers, elevators, facades and energy use). The second kind accrues quietly and is routinely missed; it is a standing debt on the building, not a fine someone can walk away from. The safety figure could not be retrieved for this property, so no total is shown — we would rather show nothing than a total that silently omits it. Neither figure includes unpaid property tax or water and sewer arrears, which are frequently the largest number of all and appear nowhere on this page. For a true payoff figure, go to the city directly.
Ownership & last recorded sale
Owner of record
| Owner | City of New York |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 3001497502 |
| Block | 149 |
| Lot | 7502 |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | — |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | — |
| Price per unit | Not meaningful |
| Price vs assessed | Not meaningful |
Owner of record comes from the public land-use record and may lag a recent sale. It is frequently a holding company rather than an individual. If you own or manage this property and believe something here is wrong, tell us — we read and respond to every message of that kind.
Open violations
Open violations only. A violation that was raised and later corrected is not counted — an older building accumulates hundreds of those, and the number says more about its age than its condition.
| Issued | Category | Class | Status | Amount due | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/Housing. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Housing | A | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING |
| 22 Dec 2023 | Housing | C | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY |
Complaints
A complaint is an allegation, not a finding — many are dismissed. A sustained pattern is nevertheless informative about how a building is run.
| Date | Problem | Type | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | Catch Basin Sunken/Damaged/Raised (SC1 | Sewer | Open | — |
| 30 Jun 2026 | N/A | Encampment | Closed | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 1 or 2 | Food Poisoning | Closed | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Chronic | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Street Light Out | Street Light Condition | Closed | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Planted More Than 2 Years Ago | Dead/Dying Tree | Closed | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Restaurant | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 18 May 2026 | For One Address | New Tree Request | In Progress | — |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Banging/Pounding | Noise - Residential | Closed | 12 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Loud Television | Noise - Residential | Closed | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Movie Theater | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Compost | Missed Collection | Closed | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Blocked Sidewalk | Illegal Parking | Closed | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Parking Permit Improper Use | Illegal Parking | Closed | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Hydrant Running (WC3 | Water System | Closed | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | MOLD | UNSANITARY CONDITION | Closed | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Noise: Manufacturing Noise (NK1 | Noise | Closed | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Engine Idling | Noise - Vehicle | Closed | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Loud Talking | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 1 or 2 | Food Poisoning | Closed | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | License Plate Obscured | Illegal Parking | Closed | 2 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1 | Noise | Closed | 12 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Parking Permit Improper Use | Illegal Parking | Closed | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1 | Noise | Closed | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Entire Tree Has Fallen Down | Damaged Tree | Closed | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Entire Tree Has Fallen Down | Damaged Tree | Closed | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Blocked Crosswalk | Illegal Parking | Closed | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | Food Contains Foreign Object | Food Establishment | Closed | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Electronics/Phones | Lost Property | Closed | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Tow Truck Company | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Parking Permit Improper Use | Illegal Parking | Closed | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Facility Maintenance | Beach/Pool/Sauna Complaint | Closed | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 20 Jul 2025 | Tree Alive - in Poor Condition | Damaged Tree | Closed | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Non-Chronic | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | Compost | Missed Collection | Closed | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Trash | Dirty Condition | Closed | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | WALL | PAINT/PLASTER | Closed | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Illegal Parking | Closed | 6 May 2025 |
| 6 Apr 2025 | — | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | — |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Hydrant Defective (WC2 | Water System | Closed | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | Noise, Barking Dog (NR5 | Noise | Closed | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Derelict Vehicles | Derelict Vehicles | Closed | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 6 Jan 2025 |
Showing the 50 most recent of 150. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Permits & alterations
The absence of a permit does not prove no work was done — it may equally mean work was done without one.
| Issued | Type | Status | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2024 | Structural | Signed-off | Structural work as shown on plans to include installation of raised floor slab on existing floor framing |
| 11 Apr 2024 | Sign | Signed-off | Propose to install non-advertising sign. No change in use, egress, or occupancy |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Plumbing work as shown on plans (Good Vets |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | Modifications to an existing sprinkler system (Good Vets |
| 28 Dec 2023 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical work as shown on plans (Good Vets |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Structural | Signed-off | Structural work as shown on plans (Good Vets |
| 11 Dec 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | General construction work as shown on plans (Good Vets |
| 16 Nov 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | General construction work as shown on plans to include new demising wall to separate retail spaces and removal of elevator. No change to use, egress or occupancy |
| 25 Aug 2023 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | Existing wet pipe sprinkler system to be fit-out for new tenant restaurant space as shown on plans |
| 18 Aug 2023 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY DOUBLE-FACE PROJECTING SIGN - DIG. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | Modifications to an existing sprinkler system |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical work as shown on plans |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - IN PROPERTY LINES - DIG. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - DIG. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Plumbing work as shown on plans |
| 15 Jun 2023 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Modification of plumbing system for renovation of restaurant space as shown on plans |
| 9 Jun 2023 | Structural | Signed-off | Structural work as shown on plans to include infill of existing slab opening in 1st floor framing. No change to use, egress or occupancy (City Point Good Vets |
| 21 May 2023 | Structural | Signed-off | Structural work for renovation of restaurant space as shown on plans |
| 21 May 2023 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical work for renovation of restaurant space as shown on plans |
| 21 May 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | Application filed for renovation of restaurant space as shown on plans |
| 16 May 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | General construction work as shown on plans to include new demising wall to separate retail spaces, and removal of elevator (City Point Good Vets |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Sign | Signed-off | INSTALL A NEW NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN READ GONG CHA AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY |
| 31 Oct 2022 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | FIRE SPRINKLER PARTIAL WORK ON 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY |
| 26 Aug 2022 | General Construction | Signed-off | RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INSTALL NEW PARTITIONS, FLOOR/WALL FINISHES AND LIGHTING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE INUSE ,EAGRESS ANDOCCUPANCY |
| 18 Aug 2022 | Plumbing | Signed-off | install new plumbing fixtures on 1st floor |
| 3 Jun 2022 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical work as shown on plans |
| 12 May 2022 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Plumbing work as shown on plans |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Sign | Signed-off | ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN-B, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Sign | Signed-off | ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN-A, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION |
| 6 Apr 2021 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical work related to interior build-out of space as shown on plans filed herewith |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Plumbing work associated with interior build-out of space as shown on plans |
| 3 Mar 2021 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | Sprinkler work related to interior build-out as shown on plans filed herewith |
| 17 Feb 2021 | General Construction | Signed-off | INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF SPACE AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH |
| 16 Oct 2020 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 14 Sep 2020 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 16 Dec 2019 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2019 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2019 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Nov 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 21 Oct 2019 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Jul 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 10 Jul 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Dec 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Sep 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jul 2018 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 17 Jul 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Dec 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 11 Sep 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 May 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Nov 2016 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 73. The full set is available in the interactive report.
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — data retrieved 6 days ago. Coverage on this parcel: 14 of 15 record groups populated. The derived figures — unused floor-area ratio, buildable area, the assessed-value trend and the per-unit ratios — are calculated by us and appear in no public dataset; the formulas are in the methodology.
This is a research tool, not advice. It is not a title search, a lien search, a survey or an inspection, and it does not replace any of them. If a figure here matters to a decision, verify it at the source. See Terms.