1303 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1303 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Jeanette Stapleton and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning are the active violations from 2022-2024 related to bedbug reporting requirements, and four significant safety violations issued in October 2024 concerning unsupported scaffolding, construction debris, and maintenance issues, with fines totaling $45,500.

The building has a documented history of mold problems, with multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations between 2019 and 2021, particularly affecting bathroom areas in Apartment 2. Safety concerns have also been documented, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2019, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these conditions at the time.

The building has faced recurring challenges with pest control, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections revealing rat activity in 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown improvement with "Passed" results. The property has been subject to several illegal conversion complaints, though most were closed without violations or with final disposition as "No Violation Warranted." Recent DOB inspections also revealed violations regarding door hardware and locking devices in 2021, and an outstanding violation regarding failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions. While the building has undergone various emergency repairs and maintenance responses through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department, consistent follow-through on resolving recurring issues appears to be a concern, as indicated by the pattern of complaints and violations over the years.