501 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

501 Kings Highway is a 3-story, 5-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Gaetano Gargano. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, most notably with its boiler systems. In June 2023, several violations were recorded regarding the building's boiler equipment, including problems with safety valves, backflow piping, and thermal loop configurations, resulting in multiple active ECB violations with penalties ranging from $250 to $1,250.

More recently, in September 2024, the building received active violations for failing to file required 2023 external low pressure inspections. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, particularly in July 2018 when multiple complaints were filed concerning heavy water leaks, which were classified as emergency situations. This pattern of water-related problems was accompanied by complaints about mold, unsanitary conditions, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, though HPD inspections during this period resulted in no violations being issued.

Safety concerns were also notable in July 2018 with violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements in Apartment 1R, as well as inadequate lighting in the first-story public hall. The building has maintained rodent compliance since passing its inspection in December 2009, but more recent years have shown a pattern of requiring annual bedbug report submissions between 2021 and 2024, as indicated by open Class A violations. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, with multiple open violations as of 2025 related to bedbug reporting, boiler maintenance, and low pressure inspection filings, it has also demonstrated some degree of compliance through various closed complaints and inspections. The property underwent a significant series of boiler violations in 2023 that were recorded as active, indicating the boiler system has been a recurring concern for building management.