639 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 639 Bay Street in Stapleton, built in 1930 and currently owned by Bva Bay Realty Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a cluster of unresolved plumbing, water supply, and electrical issues reported in June 2019, including problems with showers, sinks, toilets, and electrical outlets, along with mold, slow water leaks, and pest infestations.

While these complaints were classified as non-emergency, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection, resulting in their closure with a note to file new complaints if issues persisted. The building has also faced challenges with safety systems, particularly in apartment 2B, where violations were recorded in 2019 for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, non-working self-closing doors, and various maintenance issues including electrical problems and defective plastered surfaces. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing regulatory challenges, with multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2024, and two active ECB violations from 2019 regarding failure to comply with prior commission orders.

The building's bedbug reporting shows no infestations reported between 2022-2023, and while rodent inspections in 2011 showed some compliance issues, more recent records do not indicate current rodent problems. The property has gone through several permit issuances between 2019 and 2021 for various plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair activities. Despite these numerous violations and complaints, many have been resolved or closed, though the persistence of some active violations suggests ongoing regulatory oversight requirements.