1215 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1215 Myrtle Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Myrpark Realty LLC. The building has experienced ongoing issues with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections and bait applications between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent compliance inspection in March 2025 showing rat activity. There was also a documented rat sighting in June 2023 that led to a Health Department investigation. The property has faced several maintenance challenges in recent years.

In December 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including heat/hot water problems, pest infestations, ceiling repairs, intercom system failures, and an electric/gas range issue. While most of these complaints were eventually resolved, some required multiple follow-ups, and there were instances where inspectors couldn't gain access to verify corrections. A B-class violation was recorded in 2023 regarding encumbrances in the 4th-story public hall that remains open, and an A-class violation from 2022 concerning the annual bedbug report requirements was closed. However, it's worth noting that the bedbug reporting records from 2019 to 2024 consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective management of this particular issue.

The building has also experienced intermittent heat and hot water issues, with complaints recorded in both January and December 2022 that required HPD intervention. Other maintenance matters have included door/window repairs, with a complaint from September 2021 showing no violations upon inspection. The property has undergone regular rodent control efforts, with multiple bait applications and inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, though some inspections have still shown rat activity. Overall, while the building has shown some improvement in certain areas, the ongoing rodent issues and several historical maintenance complaints suggest continued attention to basic building upkeep may be warranted.