195 Westervelt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

195 Westervelt Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit building in St. George, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Rose Crivera. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns focusing on water-related problems and pest management.

In 2024, there was a confirmed rat sighting, and while a rodent compliance inspection in May 2024 passed, an initial inspection in March 2024 noted rat activity. The building has had multiple water-related complaints, with heavy flow leaks reported in 2022-2023, and various other maintenance issues including electrical problems and appliance concerns in 2023, all of which resulted in HPD not gaining access to inspect the conditions. Historical data shows consistent water leak issues, with heavy flow leaks reported as emergencies in 2020. The building has faced various compliance challenges, including multiple violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2020-2024, though the most recent 2024 bedbug report shows no active infestations.

In 2020, several violations were documented for Apartment 1R, including issues with door frames, plaster surfaces, and window repairs, though these were certified as corrected by September 2020. The property has undergone several inspections and service requests, with water leaks and pest issues being the most frequent complaints. While some historical violations have been resolved, the pattern of recurring water-related problems and pest management issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The department of buildings records show electrical wiring concerns were investigated in 2020 but no violations were found at the time of inspection.