1471 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1471 Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Anthony Rosvoglou, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an open bedbug violation from 2023, with previous reports from 2021, 2020, and 2019 showing no infestations.

The building has had recurring rodent issues, with rat activity documented in May 2025 and multiple compliance inspections passing over the past two years, indicating ongoing efforts to address the problem. Recent maintenance concerns include an unresolved flooring/stairs issue from September 2023, which HPD was unable to inspect, and an electrical power outage that was resolved as of January 2024. In late 2022, multiple issues were documented in Apartment 3R, including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water leaks in the kitchen ceiling, and various maintenance problems affecting the bathroom, kitchen, and flooring.

Specific violations on record include problems with the bathtub/shower fixtures, hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees, and multiple issues with walls, ceilings, and floors requiring repairs. A power outage complaint from September 2023 was eventually resolved, and there is a recent flooring complaint from September 2023 that HPD could not inspect. The building has undergone several inspections since 2021, with most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing passing results, though there was still some rat activity noted in May 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.