1296 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1296 Myrtle Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 2009 and currently owned by Joseph Cohen. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent activity and water-related problems. As of 2025, there is an ongoing rodent infestation issue, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing persistent rat activity, most recently confirmed in June 2025.

In addition, the building has a documented history of water-related problems, including multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2021 and 2022, and several complaints regarding water leaks and dampness between 2020 and 2021. The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including mold issues in 2021 (with multiple complaints), door/window problems in 2020, and a comprehensive set of violations identified in January 2022 related to building safety and maintenance. These violations included defective self-closing fire doors, accumulation of refuse on the roof, and encumbrances in public hall areas, though most were certified as corrected by March 2022. An inspection of apartment 2C in October 2021 revealed multiple safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including problems with the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, hot water availability, and pest infestation.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2018 to 2024 showing zero infested units. While an illegal commercial use complaint was filed in 2018, it was unsubstantiated based on department records. Recent rodent inspections indicate ongoing activity, despite some compliance checks showing improvement with bait application being used as a temporary measure. The building's location in Bushwick has seen consistent occupancy since its construction, but the recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building management and infrastructure.