663 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 663 Bay Street in Clifton, Staten Island, constructed in 1931, has experienced significant structural and maintenance issues over recent years. Most critically, the building suffered a partial facade collapse in April 2024, with approximately 20 feet of brick facade at the second floor detaching and creating hazardous conditions. Following this incident, multiple immediately hazardous violations were issued, including problems with building stability and inadequate shoring.

As of July 2025, there are still active violations related to facade maintenance, including issues with exposed rotted wood and missing bricks. In December 2024, the building received a full vacate order due to failure to maintain safe conditions on the second and third floors. The building has also experienced numerous maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 3R, where inspections in March 2024 revealed multiple violations including roof leaks, pest infestations (roaches and mice), missing smoke detectors, and plumbing issues.

Recent 311 complaints indicate ongoing issues with wall conditions and appliances, though inspections generally found no violations. The property has active Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2024 related to tampering with stop work orders and continuing work despite a stop work order, with substantial penalties totaling $37,500. Historical data shows a pattern of maintenance difficulties, including multiple rodent inspections with mixed results between 2012 and 2017, and various service requests for electrical, plumbing, and safety issues. The building has undergone multiple permit filings in 2018 and 2020, suggesting ongoing construction or maintenance efforts, though recent inspection history raises concerns about their adequacy and compliance with safety standards.