1108 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

The two-family house at 1108 Forest Avenue in Castleton Corners, owned by Alan Poritz, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably with heat/hot water systems, security, and appliance concerns. Between April and May 2023, there were four separate complaints regarding heat and hot water issues in the building, though records indicate that heat and hot water were restored as confirmed by a tenant during one HPD inspection.

In early 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed simultaneously regarding an electric/gas range, smoke detector, and cabinet issues, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection, resulting in closed complaints. The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with inspections in 2019 showing a pattern of failure followed by successful compliance.

Noteworthy violations from 2022 include several issues in apartment 2L, such as a defective bathroom vanity cabinet, broken water closet, loose terrace railing, and missing radiator cover, along with safety concerns regarding exposed electrical wiring at the building entrance. While most of these violations were certified as corrected by October 2022, the enforcement processes and multiple inspection failures suggest ongoing challenges with building access for inspections and potential maintenance issues. The property's history shows regular interactions with housing authorities, with most complaints ultimately being closed through various resolutions, though the pattern of inspection access issues raises some concern about communication or accessibility between residents and inspectors.