911 Central Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 911 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway, owned by Vito Gargano, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its completion in 2007. Most notably, there are ongoing bedbug reporting violations, with three consecutive years (2022-2024) showing open violations for failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

In 2021, a specific violation was issued regarding a warped wood floor in the private hallway of Apartment 1G. The building has also faced significant water-related problems: in late 2020 and again in 2021, multiple complaints were registered regarding water leaks, including slow leaks, damp spots, and even heavy flow situations. These water issues appear to have been particularly problematic, as evidenced by the simultaneous reports of mold (both regular and unsanitary conditions) during the same periods, with one November 2020 violation specifically noting mold on the ceiling in the basement of Apartment 1G.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of similar issues recurring over time, with multiple complaints about flooring problems and water-related concerns. While some violations from 2020-2021 were eventually closed, including certain mold and water leak complaints, the persistent nature of the bedbug reporting violations (2019-2024) and the open status of the current bedbug-related violations as of 2024 stand out as notable concerns. The building classifies itself as having been "hereafter erected" as a Class A residential structure, yet the documented history suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance compliance and resident comfort, particularly relating to water management and pest control reporting.