6502 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story residential building at 6502 11th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Joseph Bove and built in 1931, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, there were multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold, along with a heat and hot water complaint that inspectors were unable to verify due to lack of access.

A cluster of plumbing and safety-related complaints emerged in July 2024, including issues with water supply systems, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and door security. These resulted in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including three open violations related to carbon monoxide detection requirements, smoke detector requirements, and fire retardant material in common areas. The building's recent history also shows persistent issues with building systems and maintenance, including ongoing Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and environmental control board penalties related to unauthorized outdoor signage from 2022, with fines totaling $15,000 still showing as active.

In terms of structural stability, a July 2024 complaint about building shaking was investigated but found no violations. While there have been no bedbug reports since 2021 and both the recent sanitation complaints and earlier advertising violations did not result in formal violations being issued, the accumulation of various maintenance and safety concerns suggests a pattern of building system challenges. The property has an open violation from the July 2024 inspection regarding improper notice requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, and other safety-related postings in common areas.