66 Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

The three-story, 1915 Stapleton building at 66 Van Duzer Street, owned by Luis Sandoval, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is a cluster of complaints from February 2025 involving potential heat/hot water issues, smoke detector concerns, and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions including pests and electrical problems, though inspections were often unsuccessful due to lack of access. Earlier complaints in January 2024 also indicated serious issues, including a heavy water leak and the presence of mold and pests, though these were closed without violation citations.

The building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of compliance and non-compliance between 2011 and 2017, with failures recorded in 2015, 2016, and 2016, though all subsequent inspections were passed. The property appears to have maintained a pest-free environment in recent years, as evidenced by bedbug reports showing zero infested units from 2021 through 2024. The building presents a pattern of recurring issues primarily in the areas of pest control and moisture problems, with more recent concerns focused on building safety systems and basic utilities.

Notably, multiple service requests in February 2025 regarding heat/water and safety systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, while the inability of HPD inspectors to gain access for evaluation raises potential concerns about tenant cooperation with inspection processes. However, many past issues, including those noted in 2024 and earlier, were resolved without violations being issued, indicating some level of responsive maintenance management. The recent period of no reported bedbug infestations and passing rodent inspections suggest some improvement in pest management, though the frequency of unsanitary condition reports remains concerning.