1312 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family residence at 1312 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Rueben Zulauf, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past five years. Most significantly, between late 2020 and early 2021, there was an emergency complaint regarding pest-related unsanitary conditions within the building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct an inspection.

During the same period, there were two heating system-related complaints in January 2021, including one classified as an emergency, where access was again denied to inspectors, and a non-emergency water leak complaint that was subsequently investigated but resulted in no violations being issued. In mid-2021, the Department of Buildings received a complaint about an alleged illegal conversion at the address, with a second inspection attempt on June 28, 2021, resulting in no access being granted for verification.

While all these complaints were eventually closed, with no violations noted in some cases, it's worth noting that several occurred during the winter months when heating and water issues tend to have a greater impact on resident comfort. The building, a two-story structure built in 1920 and classified as a two-family house, has shown a pattern of access-related issues during inspections, particularly concerning heating, water, and pest problems, which may indicate challenges with resolving building maintenance concerns through standard regulatory processes.