1379 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

1379 Bushwick Avenue, a 3-story Old Law Tenement building owned by Migdalia Olmo, has experienced significant recent issues including a major 5-alarm fire on May 2, 2024, which caused structural damage and resulted in the building being fully demolished under emergency work orders. The fire incident generated multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to safety concerns, including damage to roof and structure, with current active violations requiring installation of code-compliant weatherproofing systems.

The building has been under close DOB scrutiny, with specific concerns documented about unsafe structure and the need for engineer assessments following the fire. Prior to the fire, from late 2023 to early 2024, the building experienced numerous maintenance issues including problems with plumbing (toilets, sinks, bathtubs), appliances (refrigerator, electric range), and paint/plaster conditions on walls and ceilings. There have been persistent concerns about sanitary conditions with multiple sewage-related complaints.

Historical records show the building had repeated bedbug reporting violations between 2019-2024, with the most recent filing period showing no infestations. The property has faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with variable inspection results from 2017 through 2025, including failures indicating rat activity in recent years. Additional violations prior to the fire included mold conditions in unit 1R (2020), various water-related issues, and a requirement to maintain proper building entrance door functionality (2019).