968 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 968 Myrtle Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Gabriel Dorfman and constructed in 2004, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a power outage that prompted an inspection by HPD, though they were unable to complete the inspection. The building has faced recurring issues with electrical and water systems, including multiple heavy flow water leak complaints in 2021 and a heat/hot water complaint in December 2022 that required emergency intervention.

Between 2021 and 2024, there have been documented concerns about garbage/recycling storage and pest control, though HPD inspections either found no violations or the conditions were apparently corrected. The building's maintenance history also reveals some structural and safety concerns. In 2021, there were violations related to the staircase and basement conditions, with the staircase reportedly having large cracks and the basement missing fire stopping material. These issues led to Environmental Control Board violations with financial penalties, though these were ultimately resolved.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025, though recent inspections in 2024 indicated rat activity. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports (2019-2024) showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The building has also undergone various repairs and improvements, with violations issued in 2022 requiring repairs to address water leaks and ceiling damage in Apartment 1, along with corrections needed for self-closing doors. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring governmental intervention, most cases have been resolved through appropriate channels, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations or major structural violations in recent years.