504 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

504 Myrtle Avenue is an 8-story, 143-unit residential building built in 2015 and owned by Ashlee Friedmann. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during October 2024 when multiple complaints were filed regarding lack of service throughout the entire building. While some violations were issued and addressed, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

More recently, in December 2024, there were complaints about pest issues and an inspection by the Department of Health regarding smoking in non-smoking areas, though the inspector could not gain access to verify the conditions. The building currently has an open emergency electrical lighting complaint (June 2025) and an active certificate of occupancy complaint (July 2024). The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases from 2019 through 2024.

However, rodent activity has been documented in 2025, with multiple bait applications and inspection results indicating rat presence. Various maintenance issues have been recorded throughout the building's history, including water damage in apartment 3C (2024), problems with the fire door in public areas (2023), and multiple violations regarding self-closing doors and illegal locks (2023). The elevator system has required attention, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2021 for maintenance work. The building's management has been responsive to many of the complaints, as shown by timely inspections and resolution of various issues, though some complaints have required multiple follow-ups for access to units or confirmation of repairs.