352 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

352 Myrtle Avenue is a 5-story, 28-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and owned by Rachel Phipps. Built in 1905, this building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being recurring heat and hot water problems. From November 2024 to May 2025, there were six heat/hot water complaints filed through 311, three of which resulted in inspections where HPD found no violations, while in two cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments.

Other notable issues include water-related problems, with violations noted in both apartment 4 and apartment 6 in late 2024, including water leaks, mold, and plaster damage. Apartment 4 has multiple open violations from November 2024, including a pest infestation, water leak issues, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has also had operational compliance concerns, with active Environmental Control Board violations related to work without permits in 2019. The property's maintenance record shows persistent rodent-related issues, with regular baiting activities recorded between 2021 and 2024, though there have been recent compliance passes for rat activity.

The building's management has maintained an active response to bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations since 2020. Additionally, there are several unresolved DOB violations related to failure to file required documentation, including external pressure inspections and energy benchmarking reports, dating from 2019 to 2020. Recent complaints regarding storefront awning compliance and food establishment issues have also been recorded in 2025. While the building has undergone some repairs and improvements, as evidenced by the issuance of several permits in 2018, the recurring nature of heating system issues and various open violations suggests ongoing structural and maintenance challenges.