11 Elwood Place, Staten Island, NY 10301

The two-family house at 11 Elwood Place in West Brighton, owned by Zheren Gu, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since 2024. Most notably, in March 2024, the property reported both water leak and mold problems that received emergency attention from the Housing Preservation and Development department, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

The building has been subject to multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations, including three significant issues in March 2024: illegal plumbing work (for which Oath Violations were served), electrical wiring problems described as defective/exposed, and an illegal conversion allegation where access was denied on the second inspection attempt. More recently, in June 2025, a partial Stop Work Order was issued related to defective plumbing, and an active violation remains concerning suspended plumbing work under a specific permit. The property's documented issues suggest ongoing concerns with critical systems including plumbing, electrical, and general building safety.

While many complaints have been officially closed, the pattern of plumbing-related problems, including both illegal modifications and maintenance issues, is particularly notable. The building's two-unit configuration and 1955 construction date may also contribute to these maintenance challenges. Despite these numerous complaints, it's worth mentioning that most have been closed without resulting formal violations, though this may reflect inspection limitations rather than necessarily indicating resolved underlying issues.