1477 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 1477 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Lepsun Shum and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant incidents over recent years that merit attention. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of food safety and sanitation issues, with multiple Department of Health complaints from 2018 through 2024 related to rodents, insects, and food temperature concerns, though these were all marked as addressed or administratively closed.

The building underwent significant construction activity in 2018-2019, including the issuance of multiple permits for electrical and plumbing work, though this work became contentious when inspected in 2019, leading to a violation for non-conforming work and a stop work order that was ultimately rescinded. More recently, in late 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding construction work without proper permits and concerns about electrical wiring, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate.

These complaints were eventually closed in early 2024. The building has maintained an active rodent inspection regimen, with all inspections from 2022 through 2025 passing, except for one failure in May 2022 for "other reasons." The property has also demonstrated effective pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations or units requiring eradication between November 2023 and October 2024. While some historical violations and complaints exist, the building's recent record shows improved compliance with rodent inspections and pest management protocols, though the construction-related complaints from late 2023 warrant monitoring for any potential recurring issues.