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Avalon Willoughby Square

214 Duffield Street, NY 112014.8 ★ (418 reviews)
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Summary

Avalon Willoughby Square occupies the upper floors of the tower shared with AVA DoBro, with its own entrance, in-unit laundry and high-floor lounge and terrace space. Residents particularly value the front desk and responsive repairs. AC problems come up repeatedly, and the Classic and Signature Collection apartments have different finishes.

326 unitsBuilt 2016Managed by Vivmark Residential

Reviews

Residents repeatedly praise the front desk and maintenance team. AC repairs and the upkeep of busy shared spaces are the main points to look into on a tour.

Google
4.8
418 reviews
Openigloo
4.6
40 reviews
ApartmentRatings
3.0
2 reviews
Yelp
3.6
84 reviews

What residents praise

Responsive repairs

Residents describe quick help with plumbing, electrical issues and AC replacements, often on the day they report them.

A welcoming front desk

Long-term residents value familiar staff who help with packages, move-ins and everyday problems.

Layouts, lounge and subway access

Residents appreciate in-unit laundry, useful layouts and the high-floor lounge, with Jay Street–MetroTech accessible without going outside.

What residents complain about

Check the AC in the actual apartment

AC leaks, breakdowns and replacements appear repeatedly, including in reviews praising the repair team. Run the system during the viewing.

Busy shared spaces need upkeep

Some residents flag dog-area cleanliness and a crowded rooftop lounge. Visit the spaces you expect to use at a typical busy time.

Amenities

Avalon Willoughby Square delivers in-home laundry and dishwashers in every apartment with 24-hour concierge and doorman service, a 24/7 fitness center and stacked rooftop terraces. Cooling is by through-wall units, there is no pool, and the on-site garage is paid.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage*

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Pet spa and outdoor dog run · Penthouse lounge and private dining room · Children's playroom · AVA Brew coffee shop · In-building subway entrance

Location

Avalon Willoughby Square is located at 214 Duffield Street, New York, NY 11201. The building connects directly to Jay Street–MetroTech, with groceries and DeKalb Market Hall nearby. Abolitionist Place adds outdoor space at street level.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 1 min
    Jay St-MetroTechACFR
  • 2 min
    Hoyt St23
  • 5 min
    DeKalb AvBQR
  • 5 min
    Hoyt-Schermerhorn StsACG
  • 6 min
    Borough Hall2345R
  • 7 min
    Nevins St2345

Building records

Housing complaints most often concern noise, followed by elevators and leaks. Open leak, mold and paint or plaster violations make dampness and the quality of repairs worth checking in the specific apartment.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.
CategoryReportsLatest
35
Jun 2026
8
Aug 2026
8
Sep 2026

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
7
7 open
3
3 open
1
1 open

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
150 ftMar 2026
350 ftJul 2026
700 ftJun 2026

Rent history

One-bedroom rents and sizes sit close to the Downtown Brooklyn median. Floor height and the Classic or Signature finish package help explain differences between individual quotes.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Downtown Brooklyn.
Studio
$3,757median / mo
+6% vs area
$3,408–$4,364525 sq ft · 10% larger than area
1 bed
$4,501median / mo
+1% vs area
$4,086–$5,125685 sq ft · 1% larger than area

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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