1456 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1456 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Howard Feder, has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years. Most recently, in July 2025, the property passed an initial rodent inspection, continuing a pattern of alternating inspection results between passing and showing rat activity.

Notably, in 2024, there were two consecutive inspections showing rat activity, and in 2022, there were instances of both bait application and rat activity, along with one failed inspection for other reasons. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the most recent inspections in 2025 (both January and July) have shown improvement, with no rat activity reported. The building's maintenance history reveals several non-emergency issues documented in August 2018, including problems with a window frame, water leak (slow leak), plumbing in the bathtub/shower, and issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom system.

These complaints were all investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, but no violations were issued in any of these cases, and all complaints were subsequently closed. The property's age (built in 1931) and three-story structure are typical for the Bushwick neighborhood, which has experienced significant changes over the decades. While the rodent situation has been a persistent concern, the most recent inspections suggest some progress in maintaining a rodent-free environment, though the pattern of alternating results indicates ongoing monitoring may still be necessary.