445 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

A turn-of-the-century Brooklyn townhouse held long-term by one family.

A two-family Brooklyn townhouse built in 1899 that has been kept within the same family line for decades. Housing code filings for the building itself are not fully available in recent data, shifting the read to family ownership history and the surrounding block activity. Three things to know:

Multi-generational family ownership shapes the building's history. Deed transfers trace ownership back through the same family line across several decades, including intra-family title transfers following inheritance. That long-term family stewardship usually points to a building held as a home rather than an investment asset.

Surrounding block activity shows heavy work nearby. 66 general construction and plumbing calls were logged within three blocks over the last year, with 18 specifically reporting building shaking or structural concerns. Work on nearby parcels brings active street noise and physical vibration to the immediate area.

Parking calls concentrate on the surrounding blocks. 145 illegal parking calls occurred within three blocks in the last year, led by 58 posted-sign violations and 28 blocked bike lanes. Street space around the block sees regular turnover and parking enforcement calls.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• Corridor records show 99 residential noise calls within three blocks over the last year, mostly loud music and parties.
• 32 rodent complaints were logged across the three-block radius over the last 12 months.

445 Willoughby Avenue is a two-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3017580088). This building is associated with Basham, Virginia G. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1899, this two-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on July 7, 2023, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

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