551 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

551 Myrtle Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1950, currently owned by Ann Monaco. The property has experienced persistent issues with bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024, most recently recorded in April 2024. Between 2021 and 2024, the building underwent multiple inspection cycles under Local Law 188/17, with several complaints leading to inspections, though most were found to have no violations warranting action.

A significant pattern of boiler-related issues emerged in 2021, with two Oath Violations Served related to boiler defects or permit issues in May and June of that year, though other complaints regarding after-hours work and work without permits were ultimately dismissed. The building has faced notable structural and maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, with multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including serious concerns about building walls and appurtenances. Two active ECB violations from 2021 involve concerning structural issues, with one citing detached bricks on the Emerson Place side and another regarding a problematic rear wall near the fire escape.

There were also deficiencies noted in the heating system during 2021, including missing blowdowns and safety concerns regarding water cutoff systems. The property underwent several compliance inspections in 2019, revealing initial rat activity in March and September, though subsequent compliance checks showed passing results. While some violations and complaints have been resolved, including a 2022 construction-related ECB violation regarding pedestrian protection and project info panels, several active issues require ongoing attention, particularly those related to structural integrity and bedbug reporting compliance.