162 Van Buren Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

The 2-family house at 162 Van Buren Street in New Brighton, owned by Nader Attia, has experienced several significant maintenance issues throughout 2023 that may affect resident comfort and safety. The most recent concern involved a heat and hot water outage reported in November 2023, which was temporarily resolved according to HPD.

Earlier in 2023, there were multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including pest problems in August (with both the Department of Health and HPD involved), and recurring rodent sightings between February and August. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges throughout 2023, particularly during February, when multiple complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), wall and ceiling conditions, window and door frames, and flooring concerns - many of which were classified as emergency situations.

Notable violations were issued during inspections of window and door conditions, though some complaints were closed without violations being recorded. An unusual situation involving beekeeping (reported as honeybees) was noted in August 2023 and was still listed as in progress as of November 2023. The building, constructed in 1920, is a two-story structure containing two apartments, and while many complaints have been closed, they reveal a pattern of maintenance issues that could impact resident quality of life.