143 Scribner Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The three-story, two-family house at 143 Scribner Avenue in St. George, built in 2017 and currently owned by Rui Ru Zheng, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over its operational life, with the most recent significant problem being a heavy water leak reported in March 2025 that resulted in violations from the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department. The property has a notable history of water-related issues, with similar heavy flow leak complaints recorded in August 2023 and a slow leak in October 2021.

Pest-related problems have also been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2023, including one in December 2024 regarding smoking in non-designated areas. The building underwent scrutiny in 2019 for potential illegal conversions, with complaints about unauthorized residential modifications to commercial spaces. These issues resulted in Environmental Control Board violations for failing to comply with a commissioner's order, with penalties totaling $3,125.

Although rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2021 show some improvements, with two passing inspections, there were periods of non-compliance. Other reported issues include a refrigerator complaint in August 2023, and various sanitary condition reports related to garbage storage and cleanliness between 2020 and 2023, though some of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building appears to have ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly relating to water infrastructure and pest control, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations over the years.