42 Taft Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The 2-family house at 42 Taft Avenue in St. George, owned by Nicholas Sinodinos, was constructed in 1901 and is currently experiencing significant ongoing maintenance issues.

In May 2025, there was a series of heat and hot water problems that resulted in nine separate complaints to the HPD within a month, with conditions being reported as both building-wide and apartment-specific. Most notably, several of these complaints were documented as emergencies, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored when inspectors attempted to conduct inspections or contact tenants. Additionally, there was one power outage incident reported and closed in February 2025.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in May 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to verify the condition in June. The building's documented history shows recurring issues with basic utilities, particularly heating and hot water systems, which have prompted multiple emergency complaints and required HPD intervention. While most recent complaints have been closed, there remains an open complaint from May 7, 2025, regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building.