1475 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

This four-story, six-unit tenement built in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Ismael Feliciano, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years that require attention. Most notably, as of November 2024, there are open violations in apartment 4B regarding defective plastered surfaces and paint issues in both the ceiling near the window and in the two highlighted areas, as well as an open violation concerning a broken latch at the bulkhead in the public hall on the 4th floor.

The building has also shown some concerning patterns regarding safety systems, with past violations and inspections revealing issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various door hardware problems, though many of these have been addressed and closed through subsequent inspections. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, particularly documented in 2019 with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, though there have been no reported infestations in recent years, as indicated by the bedbug reporting system showing zero infested or re-infested units since 2020.

Rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 showing compliance, aside from a failed inspection in 2022 for unspecified reasons. The building's recent history includes various maintenance requests in 2019 related to fire escape safety, water supply issues, and ceiling problems, most of which were addressed through inspections and violations. While some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations and complaints, several open violations remain as of the latest inspection data, particularly concerning door hardware and ceiling conditions in apartment 4B.