690 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

690 Castleton Avenue is a 4-story, 14-unit residential building constructed in 1975, currently owned by Noah Friedman. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning appliances and safety features. Most recently, there was an attempted HPD inspection in June 2025 regarding refrigerator issues (case #27160866), and in February 2025, violations were issued for problems with doors and flooring (case #26786879). Between 2024-2025, multiple violations were documented, including inadequate heating/hot water (May 2024), electrical outlet issues (February/March 2024), and various appliance problems.

The building has also faced several significant safety concerns, particularly in 2024, including violations related to fire escape access, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom maintenance issues, and electrical problems in apartment 4C. The building's elevator system has been a recurring focus of complaints, with multiple reports of "No Alternate Service" from 2023 being investigated, though most were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. Recent inspections in 2023 revealed various maintenance issues, including a misaligned car door, combustible materials stored in staircases, sidewalk damage, and exterior brick facade deterioration. The property has undergone several rodent inspections in 2023, with initial inspections showing failures but subsequent compliance inspections passing.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug issues, with zero infestations reported in recent years (2020-2024). While there have been multiple violations and service requests, many have been addressed and closed, though some open violations from 2024 remain active as of the latest records. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of appliance-related issues, particularly with refrigerators, along with safety concerns that have required violations to be issued. The property has undergone various inspections and received several permits for maintenance and repair work between 2018-2020, indicating ongoing management of building systems and infrastructure. The presence of multiple violation categories suggests a need for continued attention to maintenance and safety compliance, though many past violations have been resolved through inspection and correction processes.