1476 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1476 Myrtle Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Yadira Balbi. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple tenant complaints recorded in 2022 and 2023, particularly between October 2022 (when multiple simultaneous complaints were filed) and February 2023. These heating issues have generally been resolved promptly following intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has faced several significant maintenance challenges over the years. Between 2021 and 2022, there were multiple unsatisfactory sanitary conditions reported, including issues with garbage storage and pest infestations (notably affecting apartment 3L). More recently, there is an outstanding "Open" violation from April 2023 regarding the annual bedbug report that remains unresolved as of April 2024. The Department of Buildings has active violations as of 2024 regarding failure to file annual low-pressure boiler inspection reports and multiple electrical safety violations from 2019, including improper GFCI protection and unsafe electrical equipment usage.

Between 2019 and 2024, there have been numerous complaints suggesting possible illegal activity, though most were either unsubstantiated or resulted in compliance inspections. Recent rodent inspections show a mixed record, with "Rat Activity" reported in early 2024 but passing inspections in 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, including multiple violations related to boiler systems, electrical work without permits, and safety concerns regarding newly installed equipment. While the building has undergone various permitted maintenance work (as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2019), many of these permit-related issues have resulted in subsequent violations regarding their proper completion or certification.