962 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

962 Myrtle Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Steven Goldschmied. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in January 2024, though these services were promptly restored according to HPD records. Between November 2022 and April 2023, the building had multiple safety concerns including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, window frames, electrical wiring, and plumbing, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Recent inspections in 2024 identified several maintenance violations including defective self-closing doors in the first-story vestibule, tile repairs needed in the public hall, and fire-retardant material requirements in the cellar ceiling. The building has a documented history of sanitation and pest control challenges, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage issues in 2023-2024, though no violations were ultimately issued following inspections. The property passed its annual bedbug reporting requirement for 2024, showing zero infested units.

However, there have been persistent rodent activity issues, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and early 2025 showing rat activity, though some inspections also indicated bait application and compliance checks. Recent housing maintenance code violations from 2024 required repairs to various building components including the first-story entrance and vestibule door, and in 2023, issues with garbage receptacle requirements were noted. While many of these violations have been marked as closed following certification, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly regarding pests and sanitation, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.