1288 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 4-story, 8-unit building at 1288 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Joseph Cohen, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2009. Most recently, in early 2025, there were two simultaneous food poisoning complaints investigated by DOHMH. In late 2024, there were significant heating system problems, with emergency complaints regarding both the entire building and individual apartments, leading to violations including inadequate heat supply and issues with the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3F.
The building has a documented history of plumbing and sanitation challenges, including sewage issues in late 2024 and 2022, as well as water leak and mold problems in 2022. The property has experienced recurring heating system failures, with similar emergency complaints recorded in 2019 and 2020, suggesting an ongoing maintenance pattern. Bedbug inspections have consistently shown no infestations from 2019 through the current reporting period.
While recent rodent inspections from 2024-2025 have passed, there were documented rat activity and bait application incidents throughout 2023, indicating previous pest management challenges. The building has also had various maintenance violations, including door and intercom system issues documented in 2022 and 2024. The most recent Department of Buildings inspection in December 2023 found no warranted violations for excessive debris reported in November 2023, demonstrating attention to building cleanliness.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 2009 |
Total area | 8178 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 193 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 195 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 197 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
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- 1288 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY 11221
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