88 Barker Street, Staten Island, NY 10310

88 Barker Street, a two-family house located in Randall Manor and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that could not be inspected, following similar complaints in January 2025 that were marked as emergencies. The building, owned by Sholem Kestenbaum, has also faced challenges with rodent infestations, with inspections in March 2025 showing rat activity and earlier complaints in 2025 (March) regarding signs of rodents and conditions attracting rodents that could not be inspected.

Multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2022, primarily affecting Apartment 1, including issues with electrical wiring, water leaks, and a carbon monoxide detector, though these were all certified as corrected by March 2022. The property has a documented history of heating system problems, with building-wide heat issues reported in March 2023 and multiple apartment-specific complaints in 2025. Other maintenance concerns have included issues with cooking gas, various appliance problems, and safety equipment inspections.

Notably, there was an ECB violation issued in November 2022 regarding excessive combustible debris near the rear wall of the building, which carried a $2,500 penalty. While the building has been free of bedbug infestations since 2019 (as per reporting requirements), it has failed several rodent inspections over the years, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 indicating rat activity. Inspection records show consistent attempts to address maintenance issues, though access problems have occasionally hindered inspections, particularly for heat and hot water complaints.