5316 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The two-family house at 5316 18th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Carolyn Galvano, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues over the past several years. Most notably, between December 2020 and March 2022, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

While some complaints were eventually resolved, including instances where heat and hot water were restored (as noted in February 2022), there were several occasions where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspection. A documented violation from December 2020 specifically cited inadequate heat supply for the 2nd floor apartment (2FL). There was also one plumbing-related complaint in March 2022 concerning water supply issues, though HPD again reported difficulties in accessing the property for inspection.

The building, constructed in 1925 and consisting of two stories, has a consistent pattern of heating system complaints over approximately 16 months, suggesting a persistent infrastructure challenge. While most of these cases have been officially closed, the repeated nature of the complaints and the access issues encountered by HPD imply that systems maintenance and resident communication may have been ongoing concerns during this period. The current status of the building's heating and water systems as of July 2025 is not directly addressed in the available data, which only extends to October 2023.