627 Cary Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

This two-family residential building at 627 Cary Avenue in West Brighton, owned by Gary Grinberg, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with a particular focus on unsanitary conditions. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding mold, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in April 2025 remaining unresolved due to an unsuccessful inspection attempt by the Housing Preservation Department (HPD).

The building has a documented history of pest issues, with a non-emergency complaint filed in June 2022, though HPD was unable to complete the necessary inspection. Prior to these incidents, there was a rat sighting complaint in December 2021 that resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections. The property has faced challenges with inspection access; in both 2022 and 2025, HPD was unable to complete inspections related to mold complaints.

Additionally, there was an investigation by the Department of Health (DOHMH) in April 2023 regarding a day care facility at the address, though the specific findings were not detailed in the records. Of particular note is a separate illegal conversion complaint filed with the Department of Buildings in July 2021, though inspectors were denied access on both attempts to investigate in January 2022. While some of these issues have been resolved (as indicated by the "Closed" status on several complaints), the pattern of unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to mold, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.