717 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
The four-story residential building at 717 Myrtle Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Zev Zafir and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant structural issues and maintenance concerns in recent years. Most notably, in December 2023, multiple violations were documented indicating dangerous structural conditions, including evidence of leaning, structural cracking, and improper replacement of load-bearing walls with columns and beams, which were found to be out of plumb and showing signs of structural failure. These conditions prompted emergency work requirements to stabilize the building and monitor its condition.
The building is currently facing active Environmental Control Board violations related to unauthorized structural modifications, with penalties totaling $3,750. Prior to the structural violations, the building had recurring issues with construction work and maintenance compliance. In December 2023, multiple "Failure to Maintain" violations were recorded, along with complaints of construction work that resulted in a Full Vacate Order being served.
Earlier in 2023, there was also a complaint about illegal after-hours work. The building's history includes three years' worth of bedbug inspection filings showing no reported infestations (2019-2022), and all recent rodent inspections (2022, 2024, 2025) have passed, suggesting no current pest control issues. Two bedbug-related violations were recorded in 2021 and 2022 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from 2023-2024 show zero affected units and indicate proper reporting compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 1 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 1834 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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