374 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 4-story, 3-unit residential building at 374 Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene, owned by Herberto Distant, has experienced several significant events in recent years. Most notably, in June 2022, the building suffered a fire incident that affected multiple apartments (1, 2, and 3) across different floors, resulting in substantial damage that required various repairs throughout the building, including fire-rated material replacement and repairs in public areas.

The property has also faced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations noted in both 2023 and 2024, indicating the building has not submitted the required annual bedbug reports as per HPD regulations. Recent activity includes several Department of Buildings violations related to tenant safety inspections and unauthorized storefront signage in 2023-2025, with an active ECB violation from October 2023 concerning an illegally installed illuminated sign on the commercial space facade. The building has undergone various maintenance and compliance challenges since 2022, including multiple housing maintenance code violations and Department of Buildings complaints regarding safety inspections and debris.

In March 2023, there were multiple tenant safety inspection violations that resulted in Oath Violations, though stop work orders from that period were fully rescinded. The property also has pending violations as of September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection documentation. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance and compliance issues requiring ongoing attention, particularly regarding fire safety, pest control reporting, and maintenance of building systems.