140 Brighton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

140 Brighton Avenue is a two-family house located in Tompkinsville, built in 1901 and currently owned by Nicola Ranieri. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and March 2025, though inspections were often impeded by lack of access. In early 2025, an inspection did result in violations being issued, indicating a recognized maintenance issue.

Between 2019 and 2020, the property faced significant scrutiny regarding illegal basement modifications, with multiple violations issued for unauthorized construction including partitioned rooms, a full kitchen, and bathroom facilities in the cellar, though there were subsequent ECB violations related to the failure to correct these conditions. During this period, the building was also subject to several other complaints including electrical issues and a heavy water leak, though most of these inspections did not result in violations being found. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic services, particularly heating and plumbing systems, continuing into 2025.

Earlier records from 2016 show rodent inspection failures, though these issues were addressed in subsequent inspections. The property has undergone various inspections by multiple agencies, including HPD and the Department of Buildings, with some violations remaining open from 2019 related to illegal modifications and use of the cellar space. While many complaints have been closed after inspections, the recurring nature of the heating/hot water issues and the historical concerns about unauthorized modifications suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.