246 Benziger Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The two-family house at 246 Benziger Avenue in St. George, built in 1915 and currently owned by Nedzad Goga, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, in December 2024, multiple serious violations were recorded, including problems with windows, electrical systems, pest infestations, and various sanitary conditions, with several of these complaints resulting in open violations requiring correction.

The building faced structural concerns in mid-2024, with complaints about building shaking/vibrations leading to a partial vacate order, and there are currently active Department of Buildings violations related to damaged front stairs with unsafe treads and other structural issues from July 2024, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. There is also an ongoing environmental violation regarding a damaged fence between properties from 2024, with a penalty of $6,250. The building has a documented history of pest problems, with rodent activity inspections showing consistent issues between 2018 and 2023, and a non-emergency pest violation recorded in December 2024.

Multiple past violations related to the fence maintenance have been addressed, including various citations between 2021 and 2022 regarding a fence leaning toward the neighbor's property. The second-floor apartment (2NDFL) has multiple open violations from 2024 regarding the need for repairs and proper maintenance of plastered surfaces, kitchen tiles, and various other issues. While a bedbug report for the 2024-2025 period indicates no current infestations, the building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with both electrical systems and general upkeep, as evidenced by numerous 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations over the past several years.