1711 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-unit residential building at 1711 Bath Avenue in Bath Beach, owned by Salvatore Garofalo, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with three emergency complaints filed in early 2025, late 2024, and early 2025, though some were reportedly resolved after HPD intervention.

The building has also faced multiple violations and complaints in 2024 alone, including emergency issues with door/window problems, safety concerns regarding the fire escape (which remains an open violation as of April 2024), and an emergency water leak situation. The property has generated multiple housing maintenance code violations that require attention, including concerns about emergency egress obstruction, missing safety signage for carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a need to post bedbug reporting requirements.

An open violation from April 2024 notes an encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes on the second-story balcony, and another violation requires the removal of household items blocking egress in the third-story public hall. During 2022, the building experienced various maintenance issues, including problems with windows, plumbing, flooring, and unsanitary conditions related to pests, resulting in violations for some of these issues. While many past complaints have been closed after inspections, through 2025 there remains an ongoing pattern of heating system problems that continues to affect the building's habitability.