401 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310

401 Broadway is a two-family residential building located in West Brighton, Staten Island. Built in 1940 and currently owned by Ying Dai, the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns around heating, plumbing, and pest control. The most recent heating complaint from February 2024 indicated that HPD was unable to gain access for inspection, marking the third instance of heating-related issues in a two-year period (2022-2024).

The building has a documented history of plumbing problems, with multiple complaints in 2022 regarding sinks, bathtubs, and toilets occurring simultaneously on April 27, as well as a significant water leak complaint in June 2022 that resulted in violations being issued. Additional concerning issues include pest infestation in Apartment 2 (December 2019), since acknowledged as a violation, and safety equipment deficiencies such as missing carbon monoxide detectors. The property has three open violations on record as of October 2023, including water leak issues affecting the ceiling in Apartment 1, peeling paint in various locations, and a carbon monoxide detector deficiency in Apartment 2.

While there have been past rodent inspections in 2010, with initial failure and subsequent passing results, the 2019 complaints suggest these issues may have recurred. The building's maintenance history indicates persistent challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety systems, though many complaints were filed between 2022-2024 during the COVID-19 pandemic period when access for inspections may have been particularly challenging. The property has two residential units across two stories, typical of its building class designation.