121 Brook Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

The two-family house at 121 Brook Street in St. George, built in 1920 and owned by Lazer Szendrovitz, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in early 2025.

In March 2025, there were multiple reports of unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations, though HPD inspections resulted in no violations for the mold complaints. These followed a pattern of unresolved complaints from late 2024, when several requests regarding flooring issues, electrical problems, and safety concerns related to smoke detectors were similarly closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access to the premises, despite these being marked as emergency issues.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the building faced several concerning issues including emergency heat and hot water problems, multiple flooring complaints, pest issues, and a safety concern regarding smoke detectors, all of which could significantly impact resident comfort and safety. A building stability complaint was filed with the Department of Buildings in April 2024 regarding shaking or vibrating conditions, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate this matter as well. The persistent pattern of inspection access issues, particularly for emergency and non-emergency complaints, raises concerns about the building's maintenance response procedures, though it's noteworthy that some more recent complaints (March 2025) were inspected, with at least one finding no violations.