658 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 6-story, 6-unit residential building at 658 Myrtle Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Myrtle Realty NY LLC, has experienced recurring pest control challenges since its construction in 2012. Most notably, as of April 2025, there is an active rat activity report, and the building has been cited for failing to file required annual bedbug reports in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2024.

The building underwent multiple investigations and inspections between December 2022 and April 2023, when various complaints were filed regarding flooring, plumbing issues (including sinks and bathtubs), cabinets, and pest-related concerns. While these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being found, they suggest ongoing maintenance attention is needed. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of rat activity, particularly between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 confirming rat activity.

However, there have been several passed inspections during this period, indicating some remediation efforts have been successful, though not consistently effective. The property has had multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations related to unsanitary conditions and pest management, with both emergency and non-emergency issues being reported and subsequently closed. While the building is relatively new (built in 2012), the persistent nature of these pest control issues and the open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining a pest-free environment.