514 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

514 Richmond Terrace is a 16-unit, 4-story residential building in New Brighton, Staten Island, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Milton Soto. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2025, particularly during April, when multiple complaints were filed regarding doors and appliances, including a door, door frame, electric/gas range, and refrigerator. Unfortunately, HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these complaints, though they did issue a recommendation for residents to resubmit complaints if issues persisted.

Earlier in 2025, there were concerns about heat/hot water (February) and unsanitary conditions related to pests (February), with violations issued for the latter. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from September 2024, including issues with fire escape egress obstructions and accumulation of refuse in the south yard. These violations, which include encumbrances consisting of household items on various floors' balconies, remain unresolved as of the latest data. The property has demonstrated ongoing pest management challenges, with rodent inspections showing variable results between 2015 and 2023, including instances of rat activity and the need for bait applications.

While the building has maintained a pest-free record according to bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, the recent HPD violations and unaccessed inspections suggest persistent maintenance issues. Historically, the building had a concrete repair violation in February 2024 regarding broken or defective mortar joints, which was subsequently addressed. The building's infrastructure appears to be aging, as evidenced by the recurring nature of maintenance complaints, particularly regarding doors, windows, and climate control systems. The property has been subject to multiple Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections, though the specific outcomes of these inspections are not detailed in the available data.