77 York Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The three-family dwelling at 77 York Avenue in New Brighton, owned by Albert Cuka, has experienced significant infrastructure issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed between December 2023 and January 2025 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While some of these complaints were resolved upon inspection, others were not able to be verified due to lack of access.

The building has also faced water-related challenges, including incidents of heavy and slow water leaks in December 2023, with one of these resulting in an HPD inspection that found no violations. Multiple complaints regarding plumbing and door issues were filed in early 2024, though inspections could not be completed due to access issues. In terms of building maintenance and safety, there are several open violations that require attention.

Apartment 1st floor has outstanding issues related to peeling paint and a roach infestation noted in October 2023, while apartment A2 has open violations from 2021-2023 concerning water leaks, window problems, and mold. The building's history includes an Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 related to unpermitted construction work, though this was resolved with a penalty of $1,600. Although multiple permits were issued in 2018 for electrical and plumbing work, the frequency and nature of heat, water, and pest complaints over the past two years suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.