629 Cary Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

The two-family house at 629 Cary Avenue in West Brighton, owned by Liliana Torija, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in December 2024, there was an emergency heat and hot water issue in one of the apartments, resulting in violations from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

This building has also faced challenges with rodent infestations, particularly in mid-2022 when there were multiple reports of rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents between April and June of that year, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) being involved. The property has experienced structural concerns, as evidenced by an active violation from September 2022 regarding the failure to submit an acceptable inspection report for a structurally compromised building.

During 2022, there were two complaints regarding the building being vacant, open, and unguarded, though inspections in February and August of that year found no violations at the time of inspection. In June 2022, there was a construction-related complaint that was closed in June 2024, with the Department of Buildings (DOB) issuing a request for corrective action that was subsequently corrected. While some issues have been resolved, as indicated by closed complaints and violations, the most recent heat and hot water problem suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.