390 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The 3-story, 8-unit apartment building at 390 Castleton Avenue in Tompkinsville, owned by David Sputz, has experienced ongoing heating and hot water system challenges over the past year. Between December 2024 and early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water issues, including at least nine service requests related to these problems, with several complaints indicating the entire building was affected. While some complaints were resolved with system restoration, others noted HPD's inability to gain access to units for inspection.

In December 2024, specific violations were recorded for Apartment B3, including excessively hot water (over 130 degrees), defective carbon monoxide detector, defective smoke detector, and issues with self-closing doors. Additional open violations from June 2023 involve fire escape access, including a defective drop ladder and obstructed egress paths. More recent concerns include electrical wiring issues and building stability concerns, both reported in June 2025 and marked as "Oath Violation Served." The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with three documented cases between 2022 and 2025, though all units were reported as eradicated.

Previous maintenance issues included a water supply problem in December 2024, and there have been violations regarding fire escape maintenance and yard cleanliness. The property has undergone various permit issuances between 2020 and 2023, with the most recent permits issued in August 2023. While the building passed a rodent inspection in August 2022, ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and safety violations, have been a consistent pattern over recent years.